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Dutch Painting in the Seventeenth Century
This new edition of an established survey of the Golden Age of Dutch painting has been revised, corrected, and updated in the text, notes, and bibliography as a result of new scholarship. The author has written a new preface to this edition. Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Ruisdael, Cuyp, de Witte, van Goyen, van de Velde, Hobbema, Fabritius, de Hooch, and Saenrendam are some of the painters included and discussed.
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352 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1978
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June 27, 2017
After all these years, still a fine survey of of Dutch golden age painting.
March 2, 2025
🌷 I found this hidden gem in my local bookstore while I was looking for a reference to Rembrandt and other Dutch artists. I enjoyed seeing paintings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and found myself repeatedly drawn to its pages, captivated by its content. It also offered a detailed history of the Netherlands, illustrating how its economic progress fueled a golden age of art.
Covering a variety of genres from still lives and landscapes to seascapes and depictions of social life, the book also examines their impact on the design of church interiors and the construction of quaint townhouses.
In great detail, the book examines Rembrandt's life and his significant influence on Dutch painting, conveying a vivid account of his personal life and the progress he made over time, which left an indelible mark on the country’s art history. It also acknowledges other notable artists like Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, as well as Carel Fabritius and Pieter de Hooch, who were instrumental in establishing the tudelft, renowned as a leading institution for art education globally.
Moreover, the book highlights the architecture of Delft, extensively characterized by its Gothic style, which adds to its beauty and distinction. This architecture not only defined Delft but also served as an inspiration for European architects of that era. 🌷
Covering a variety of genres from still lives and landscapes to seascapes and depictions of social life, the book also examines their impact on the design of church interiors and the construction of quaint townhouses.
In great detail, the book examines Rembrandt's life and his significant influence on Dutch painting, conveying a vivid account of his personal life and the progress he made over time, which left an indelible mark on the country’s art history. It also acknowledges other notable artists like Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, as well as Carel Fabritius and Pieter de Hooch, who were instrumental in establishing the tudelft, renowned as a leading institution for art education globally.
Moreover, the book highlights the architecture of Delft, extensively characterized by its Gothic style, which adds to its beauty and distinction. This architecture not only defined Delft but also served as an inspiration for European architects of that era. 🌷
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