
Peter Paul RubensFlandern, 1577–1640Darf man es sehen?
Sankt Petersburg, Russland
Öffentlich ausgestellt. Wer dafür bürgt, steht unten.
1619–1620
Privileges for Engravings (Copyright)
Rubens obtained "privileges" — an early analogue of copyright — for the reproduction of his engravings: in France for 10 years on 3 July 1619, in Holland for 7 years on 24 February 1620, and also in the territory of the Spanish Netherlands.
1621
Marie de' Medici's Commission for the Luxembourg Palace Cycles
The Queen Mother of France, Marie de' Medici, commissioned from Rubens two large allegorical cycles for the Luxembourg Palace — one on her own life and one on the life of the late Henry IV; the second series was never completed.
1621
Employed by: Marie de' Medici
1622
Paris: Discussing the Cycle and Covert Intelligence Gathering
While in Paris to discuss the Marie de' Medici cycle, Rubens covertly gathered information on the political situation in France, relying on his friendship with Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc.
1624
Ennoblement by Philip IV
King Philip IV of Spain raised Rubens to the nobility.
5. Juni 1624
Post: court painter