This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 Excerpt: ...kingdom. Geldorp answered that the work was intended for the famous Jabach, a celebrated amateur of Cologne, who wished to present a picture to the Church of the Saint Apostles. On which Rubens wrote to him as follows: --15 Antwerp, July-, 1637. Sir: 25 Your honored letter, of the last day of June, has come to hand. It ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 Excerpt: ...kingdom. Geldorp answered that the work was intended for the famous Jabach, a celebrated amateur of Cologne, who wished to present a picture to the Church of the Saint Apostles. On which Rubens wrote to him as follows: --15 Antwerp, July-, 1637. Sir: 25 Your honored letter, of the last day of June, has come to hand. It dispels all my doubts, for I could not imagine why an Altar Piece was wanted in London. As regards time; I must have a year and a half, in order to be able to serve your friend, without uneasiness, or inconvenience. As regards the subject; it will suit me better to choose it according to the size of the picture, for there are subjects which are better treated in a large space, and others which require a medium, or smaller proportions.86' Nevertheless, if I might choose, or wish for a subject to my taste, relative to St. Peter, I would take his crucifixion, with his feet placed above. It appears to me that, that would enable me to do something extraordinary. Otherwise, I leave the choice to him who will be at the expense of it, and until we have seen what the size of the picture will be. I have a great affection for the City of Cologne, where I was brought up until I was ten years of age, and many times, for many years past, I have had a wish to revisit it. Nevertheless, I fear the difficulties of our times, and my occupations, will still be obstacles to my gratifying this wish and many others. I solicit then, with all my heart, your good favours, &c. Peter Paul Rubens. In March, 1638, Geldorp begged one of his friends, the Sieur Lemens, to let him know, in what state of forwardness the picture was, Rubens satisfied his curiosity himself., 1638. Having learnt from M. Lemens, that you would like to know what state the work is in, which I und...
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