The Holy Trinity

23. března 1618

Son born: Nicolaas Rubens, Lord of Rameyen

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.

1622

Publication of "The Palaces of Genoa"

The two-volume Palazzi di Genova, with 139 engraved plates, was published; Rubens had prepared it with Deodato del Monte as early as 1607 to acquaint the Flemish with Italian architecture.