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"" written by Victor Reynolds is a comprehensive book that delves into the lives and works of some of the most prominent artists from the Low Countries. The book covers a period of time from the early 15th century to the end of the 17th century, a time when the Low Countries were the center of artistic production in Europe.The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a particular artist or group of artists. The first chapter is dedicated to the Van Eyck brothers, who are considered to be the founders of the Flemish school of painting. The following chapters cover the works of other prominent artists such as Rogier van der Weyden, Hans Memling, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Johannes Vermeer.The book not only provides a detailed analysis of the artists' works but also delves into their personal lives, their relationships with patrons, and the social and political context in which they lived and worked. The book also includes illustrations of some of the most famous works of art from the period, providing readers with a visual representation of the artists' styles and techniques.Overall, ""Stories of the Flemish and Dutch Artists from the Times of the Van Eycks to the End of the Seventeenth Century"" is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the art and culture of the Low Countries during this period. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of art and the cultural history of Europe.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.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.