Rubens A lively, original study of the work of Peter Paul Rubens.Kristin Lohse Belkin Covers the whole career of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), famous not only as an artist but also as a respected diplomat Pays particular attention to Rubens' relationship with and representation of women, and his preoccupation with peace, as diplomat and painter Explores Rubens' working methods and studio practices Draws on the artist's extensive correspondenceKristin Lohse Belkin has contributed to the Corpus Rubinianum Ludwig Burchard, a multi-volume catalogue of Rubens' complete works, and has written and lectured widely on Rubens and Flemish and German art.