Graphic Worlds of Peter Bruegel the ElderH. Arthur Klein Renowned for his effervescent and rollicking paintings of Flemish life, Peter Bruegel the Elder also holds a place among the world's finest engraving designers. This collection contains 64 of his engravings plus a woodcut, arranged in two parts. The first depicts the outer world of nature and man, including landscapes, ships and the sea, and memorable portraits of sixteenth-century Flanders citizens, from aristocrats and burghers to villagers and peasants. The second part envisions the inner worlds of imagination, morality, and religion with scenes from the Gospels and Apocrypha. In addition, the book offers cogent and stimulating commentaries by H. Arthur Klein that provide details of Bruegel's life and influences as well as his techniques. Many of these prints served as models for subsequent Bruegel canvases, and each image is accompanied by an essay that places it within its historical context. A unique survey of the best and most magical work of one of history's greatest printmakers, this volume offers a prized addition to the collections of all connoisseurs, especially those interested in the art of engraving. |
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... Castle with Round Towers; at the Left a River” (drawing, M.38), in Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin. Etched in 1598 by Jacob de Gheyn (B.94). This etching is also known as “River Landscape with Castle.” “Mad Meg” or “Dulle Grier” (painting ...
... Castle with Round Towers; at the Left a River” (drawing, M.38), in Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin. Etched in 1598 by Jacob de Gheyn (B.94). This etching is also known as “River Landscape with Castle.” “Mad Meg” or “Dulle Grier” (painting ...
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... castle and fortifications system. Below the castle, along the ridge, a man's figure is silhouetted. Over his shoulder rests a shepherd's staff or perhaps a weapon. Slightly to the left, in the valley beyond, a carter, astride his horse ...
... castle and fortifications system. Below the castle, along the ridge, a man's figure is silhouetted. Over his shoulder rests a shepherd's staff or perhaps a weapon. Slightly to the left, in the valley beyond, a carter, astride his horse ...
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... castle, and the like. White radiance arises from the head of the penitent. A crucifix is before her, as well as a skull, an ever-present reminder of mortality. She meditates, in all probability, a scriptural passage. Her “leanto ...
... castle, and the like. White radiance arises from the head of the penitent. A crucifix is before her, as well as a skull, an ever-present reminder of mortality. She meditates, in all probability, a scriptural passage. Her “leanto ...
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... castle or manor house behind and to be inspecting preparation of the field with her overseer. At the moment she looks at a worker on a horse. Behind, and at the other side, a sower scatters seed and reaches into the bag slung from his ...
... castle or manor house behind and to be inspecting preparation of the field with her overseer. At the moment she looks at a worker on a horse. Behind, and at the other side, a sower scatters seed and reaches into the bag slung from his ...
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... castle fortress. And far up in the sky toward the right a pair of storks stretch out long necks and beaks as they fly side by side. Another mark familiar to Bruegel lovers appears in the distance, just left of the cloaked rider at right ...
... castle fortress. And far up in the sky toward the right a pair of storks stretch out long necks and beaks as they fly side by side. Another mark familiar to Bruegel lovers appears in the distance, just left of the cloaked rider at right ...
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