Stories Of The Flemish And Dutch Artists From The Times Of The Van Eycks To The End Of The Seventeenth Century

""Stories of the Flemish and Dutch Artists from the Times of the Van Eycks to the End of the Seventeenth Century"" is a book written by Victor Reynolds that delves into the lives and works of some of the most prominent artists from the Low Countries during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The book is a collection of stories and biographies that offer insights into the artistic, cultural, and historical contexts in which these artists lived and worked. The book covers a wide range of artists, from the Van Eyck brothers, who pioneered oil painting in the 15th century, to Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens, who are considered some of the greatest artists of all time. The book also explores the social and political factors that shaped the art of the Low Countries during this period, including the rise of Protestantism, the influence of the Counter-Reformation, and the impact of the Dutch Golden Age. Overall, ""Stories of the Flemish and Dutch Artists from the Times of the Van Eycks to the End of the Seventeenth Century"" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the art and culture of one of the most important regions in the history of Western art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.