{"product_id":"master-of-shadows-the-secret-diplomatic-career-of-the-painter-peter-paul-rubens-paperback","title":"Master of Shadows: The Secret Diplomatic Career of the Painter Peter Paul Rubens - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Lamster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough his popularity is eclipsed by Rembrandt today, Peter Paul Rubens was revered by his contemporaries as the greatest painter of his era, if not of all history. His undeniable artistic genius, bolstered by a modest disposition and a reputation as a man of tact and discretion, made him a favorite among monarchs and political leaders across Europe--and gave him the perfect cover for the clandestine activities that shaped the landscape of seventeenth-century politics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMaster of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, Mark Lamster brilliantly recreates the culture, religious conflicts, and political intrigues of Rubens's time, following the painter from Antwerp to London, Madrid, Paris, and Rome and providing an insightful exploration of Rubens's art as well as the private passions that influenced it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Lamster writes on the arts and culture for many publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal. \u003c\/i\u003eHis first book, \u003ci\u003eSpalding's World Tour\u003c\/i\u003e, was an Editor's Choice selection of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 7.95 x 5.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47459336421629,"sku":"9780307387356","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/rXnt03u9509780307387356.webp?v=1777253360","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/master-of-shadows-the-secret-diplomatic-career-of-the-painter-peter-paul-rubens-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}