Palazzo Rubens
Subtitle: the master as architect
By: Barbara Uppenkamp, Ben van Beneden ; with a contribution by Piet Lombaerde; [edited by Paul van Calster ; translated by Diane Webb]
Contributors: Beneden, Ben van; Lombaerde, Piet, 1948-; Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640; Calster, P. van (Paul); Rubenshuis (Antwerp, Belgium)
Publisher: Rubenshuis; Mercatorfonds
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Antwerpen; Brussels
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9789061531166
Subjects: Artists as architects; Exhibitions
Work titles: Palazzo Rubens
Description: The fact that Rubens was a connoisseur of architecture is clear from his paintings. But he was additionally involved in high-profile Antwerp projects, like the extension of his spacious studio-residence and possibly als the building of the present-day St. Charles Borromeus church, considered by his contemporaries as 'the eight wonder of the world'. Rubens found inspiration in painter-architects such as Michelangelo and Guilio Romano and in Italian books devoted to architecture.
Notes: "This book is published on the occasion of the exhibtion Palazzo Rubens, the master as architect, Rubens House, Antwerp, 10 September-11 December 2011"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-173) and index.