Resumen de Italiam versus negociorum suorum causa. Osservazioni su Rubens e i suoi modelli in ItaliaItaliam versus negociorum suorum causa. Osservazioni su Rubens e i suoi modelli in Italia
Rubens' use of source material varies widely; outright copying, concealed or multiple references, or transcription.
It is however interesting to note how the adaptations and variations during his stay in Italy are all in keeping with an ultimate ideal model he follows - his favorite Italian artist. Then when he returns home all his previous models are also to be adapted to a new ideal model which is precisely Rubens' own style.
