Curators and restorers from the Alte Pinakothek in Munich have re-examined many paintings from the museum's collection and traced the development of the great artist. We experience the child prodigy's early fame and the process of cutting himself off from Rubens, which ultimately led him to the court of the English king.
Was his proximity to Rubens a curse or a blessing for the celebrated child prodigy? Almost 400 years after his death, answers to this question can be found in his paintings.