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The Flemish Merchant of Venice - Daniel Nijs and the Sale of the Gonzaga Art Collection (Hardcover)
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The Flemish Merchant of Venice - Daniel Nijs and the Sale of the Gonzaga Art Collection (Hardcover)
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During the years 1627 and 1628, Charles I of England purchased the
cream of the Gonzaga art collection, belonging to the dukes of
Mantua, in what would become the greatest art deal of the 17th
century. Among the treasures sold were ancient statues and stunning
paintings by Titian, Raphael, Correggio, and Rubens. This book
examines this fascinating and significant art sale from the
perspective of the man who orchestrated it-Daniel Nijs (1572-1647),
a Flemish merchant, collector, and dealer living in Venice.
Christina M. Anderson brings Nijs to life, asserting that he was
more than the avaricious and unscrupulous trader that most modern
writers and scholars deem him to be. Anderson's evocative text
describes Nijs's unique talent as a dealer, rooted in superior
commercial skills, connections to artistic and diplomatic circles,
and a deep love of art. The narrative reveals that Nijs was
ultimately the pivotal figure involved with the Gonzaga sale,
though also-when he later fell into bankruptcy and dishonor due to
a deal gone awry-the most tragic.
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