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An exceptional introduction to European paintings from the Middle
Ages to the early 20th century through one of the greatest
collections in the world. This richly illustrated and beautifully
designed book offers an ideal introduction to European painting
from the 13th to the early 20th century. The National Gallery,
London, houses one of the finest collections of Western European
art in the world. Its extraordinary range includes exceptional
paintings from medieval Europe through the early Renaissance and on
to Post-Impressionism, including masterpieces by Leonardo, Hans
Holbein, Titian, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Turner, Monet, and Van Gogh.
This volume showcases more than 250 of the Gallery's most treasured
pictures, providing an opportunity to make connections across this
uniquely representative collection. Paintings are accompanied by
numerous details, as well as brief and illuminating texts,
providing an informative and visually rich survey of hundreds of
years of European painting. Published by National Gallery
Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
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Saint Francis of Assisi (Hardcover)
Gabriele Finaldi, Joost Joustra; Contributions by Susanna Avery-Quash, Ayla Lepine, Laura Llewellyn, …
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Exploring the life, imagery and lasting appeal of Saint Francis of
Assisi (1182–1226), this landmark book features a core of
important historic paintings representing the saint by Giotto,
Sassetta, Caravaggio, Zurbarán and El Greco. From his native
Umbria, Saint Francis’s image spread rapidly to become a global
phenomenon and a continuous source of artistic fascination. His
commitment to the poor, powerful appeals for peace, openness to
dialogue with other religions and embryonic environmentalism
radically impacted the Church and society of his time, and still
hold great interest today. Â Spanning seven centuries and
ranging from the earliest, relic-like objects to contemporary art
in a variety of media, including works by Antony Gormley, Giuseppe
Penone and a new commission from Richard Long, Saint Francis of
Assisi reflects on the lasting legacy of Saint Francis – an
inherently modern figure who retains a universal appeal. Published
by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University
Press Exhibition Schedule: The National Gallery, London, 6
May–30 July 2023 Â
Painted in 1468, Saint Michael Triumphant over the Devil is the
first documented work by Bartolome Bermejo (c. 1440-c. 1501), a
15th-century Spanish artist by whom only about 20 paintings are
known. Acquired by the National Gallery in 1995, the painting
depicts the Archangel Michael defeating Satan, in the form of a
hybrid monster, with Antoni Joan, feudal lord of Tous, kneeling
nearby. The work is remarkable for its mastery of the oil-painting
technique, influenced by Netherlandish painting and unrivaled by
Bermejo's contemporaries in Spain. Following the painting's
detailed technical examination and restoration, the authors provide
a fascinating account of this rare work, accompanied by high
quality new photography and placing the painting in the broader
context of Bermejo's career in 15th-century Aragon.
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