{"title":"Gerlinde Gruber","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerlinde Gruber’s works delve into the rich interplay of art and history, offering insightful explorations that captivate readers with a deep appreciation for cultural heritage. Her book \u003cem\u003eRubens's Great Landscape with a Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her skill in illuminating the stories behind iconic artworks, bringing them vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful, well-researched narratives that resonate with both art enthusiasts and those curious about the forces shaping visual culture. Gruber’s writing invites a closer look at the masterpieces that define our artistic legacy, blending scholarly insight with engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rubenss-great-landscape-with-a-tempest-by-gerlinde-gruber-9783777431772","title":"Rubens's Great Landscape with a Tempest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Landscape with a Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e in Vienna is one of Peter Paul Rubens's largest and most dramatic landscapes. Starting from the far-reaching discoveries during the latest restoration, the volume provides a comprehensive insight into the process of creation of this fascinating picture as well as its art-historical interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvidently produced for pleasure, the \u003ci\u003eGreat Landscape\u003c\/i\u003e remained in Rubens's possession until his death. As the restoration has shown, Rubens changed the painting several times and only added the story of Philemon and Baucis at the end. The poor elderly couple were the only ones to offer Jupiter and Mercury hospitality and were thus rescued from the punishment of the floods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe restoration procedures and the complex composition and creation of the painting are discussed together with its art-historical classification. A consideration of Rubens's portrayal of nature and thus the outstanding position of this work in European landscape painting round out the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598087799020,"sku":"9783777431772","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777431772-rubens-s-great-landscape-with-a-tempest.jpg?v=1777961205"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gerlinde-gruber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}