Rubens a Genova
Long live the madmen!
«The complete work of the Flemish [Rubens] … can be considered the archetype of the Baroque»: Giuliano Briganti’s famous judgement is articulated and enriched in the essay Milleseicentotrenta, ossia il barocco, published in 1951 in the periodical Paragone, which also offers us the amusing conclusion with which Francesco Milizia refers to the epigones of this historical style: «Hurray for the madmen!»
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Through the works of Peter Paul Rubens and his exploration of the city, the exhibition tells the story of the Republic of Genoa at the height of its power, when, at the beginning of the 17th century, it experienced a period of unique economic and financial, cultural and artistic vitality.
The book Rubens a Genova has been included in Artribune’s Best of Art Books 2022 as the best ancient art exhibition catalogue of the year.
Rubens a Genova
Curated by Nils Büttner, Anna Orlando
Publisher Electa
Size 24×28 cm
Pages 368
Binding Paperback
Year of publication 2022
ISBN 9788892822795