Rare Rubens notebook sheet goes on display in artist’s home city of Antwerp
A rare, double-sided notebook sheet by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens has gone on public display in Antwerp. The artifact features a sketch of apostles on one side and a draft letter to an Italian painter on the other, offering new insights into the artist's life in Rome.
Why it matters
The discovery provides art historians with a deeper understanding of Rubens' creative process and his diplomatic interactions during his time in Italy.
Rare Rubens notebook sheet goes on display in artist’s home city of Antwerp | Belgium | The Guardian
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