The appealing genre paintings of great seventeenth-century Dutch artists - Vermeer, Steen, de Hooch, Dou, and others - have long enjoyed tremendous popularity. This book explores the evolution of genre painting throughout the Dutch Golden Age, beginning in the early 1600s and continuing through the opening years of the next century.
Featuring luxurious, large-format images, this book pays tribute to a master painter from the Dutch Golden Age. It showcases the artist's remarkable works, highlighting their intricate details and vibrant colors. The collection not only illustrates the painter's artistic genius but also provides insights into the historical context of the era, making it a visual feast for art lovers and historians alike.
A Late 17th-century Dutch Painter in Pursuit of Fame and Fortune
The book delves into the life and artistic journey of Godefridus Schalcken, a 17th-century Dutch painter, highlighting his relentless quest for fame and fortune. It offers a thorough analysis of his paintings, career development, and the socio-economic factors influencing his success, such as market saturation and demographics. By connecting Schalcken's art to the cultural landscape of the time, the work provides insights into the broader societal attitudes and values of 17th-century Dutch society, enriching the understanding of his artistic legacy.
In this new monograph, the latest in Phaidon’s Art & Ideas series, Wayne Franits examines the work of Vermeer within the framework of his times, one of the most intellectually creative periods in this history of art. Written in a lively and accessible style, and incorporating the latest scholarship on the artist, Franits provides fresh insights into many of Vermeer’s most famous works, uncovering the creative process behind them and their wealth of meanings.