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… — Peter Paul Rubens Copy Share Image
My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage. — Peter Paul Rubens Copy Share Image
Painting a young maiden is similar to cavorting with great abandon. It is the finest refreshment. — Peter Paul Rubens Copy Share Image
As to the 'St. Michael,' the subject is very fine, but very difficult, so I doubt that I shall find easily amongst my pupils… — Peter Paul Rubens Copy Share Image
I paint a woman's big rounded buttocks so that I want to reach out and stroke the dimpled flesh. — Peter Paul Rubens Copy Share Image
I'm just a simple man standing alone with my old brushes, asking God for inspiration. — Peter Paul Rubens Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
