Rubens etchings 101: A beginner’s guide to the Flemish master’s rare prints
Peter Paul Rubens barely touched an etching needle, yet he built one of Europe’s first organised print businesses, hiring engravers such as Vorsterman, Pontius and the Bolswert brothers to reproduce his paintings under strict supervision. This beginner’s guide explains the one etching that might be by his own hand, how the workshop operated, and what these rare prints sell for at auction today.
