Peter Paul Rubens Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Peter Paul Rubens
My passion comes from the heavens, not from earthly musings — Peter Paul Rubens
Painting a young maiden is similar to cavorting with great abandon. It is the finest refreshment. — Peter Paul Rubens
Every child has the spirit of creation. The rubbish of life often exterminates the spirit through plague and a souls own wretchedness. — Peter Paul Rubens
As to the 'St. Michael,' the subject is very fine, but very difficult, so I doubt that I shall find easily amongst my pupils one capable of carrying it out satisfactorily even after my own drawing. In any case, it will be necessary for me to touch it up carefully with my own hand. — Peter Paul Rubens
My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size ... has ever surpassed my courage. — Peter Paul Rubens
White is poison to a picture: use it only in highlights. — Peter Paul Rubens
I'm just a simple man standing alone with my old brushes, asking God for inspiration. — Peter Paul Rubens
I paint a woman's big rounded buttocks so that I want to reach out and stroke the dimpled flesh. — Peter Paul Rubens