Excerpt from Hugo Van Der Goes
Dans nos descriptions nous avons suivi en général l'ancienne méthode, qui ramène tout au point de vue du spectateur.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the life and art of Hugo van der Goes, a painter active in the 15th century and considered one of the most significant artists of the Early Netherlandish school. Through an examination of his surviving works and historical accounts, the author traces van der Goes' career from his early training in Ghent to his final years as a monk at the Rouge-Cloître abbey near Brussels. The book explores the development of van der Goes' artistic style, characterized by its realism, emotional intensity, and mastery of light and color. His most famous work, the Portinari Altarpiece, is discussed in depth, along with other masterpieces such as the Death of the Virgin and the Adoration of the Shepherds. The author also investigates the influence of van der Goes on subsequent generations of artists, including Hans Memling and Gerard David. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and art of Hugo van der Goes, offering new perspectives on his artistic practice and the cultural context in which he worked. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282015695_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282015695
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282015695
Quantity: 15 available