Gabriel Metsu - Hardcover

Gabriel Metsu

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 4to (29.5 cm), XII, 210 pp. Publisher's cloth with dust jacket (minor shelf wear, bookplate). Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) worked in an unusually wide range of styles, techniques, and subjects, making him a particularly complex artist to define. From his early years in Leiden to his death in Amsterdam at the height of his career, Metsu demonstrated an unparalleled mastery of the brush, producing history paintings, portraits, still lifes, and, most notably, exquisite genre scenes. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Metsu was celebrated as one of the leading painters of the Dutch Golden Age, with his works acquired for noble collections throughout Europe, while his contemporary Johannes Vermeer remained little known. In the 20th century, these reputations reversed as Vermeer's fame grew, leaving Metsu comparatively overlooked. This insightful book restores Metsu to his rightful place as a leading genre painter of his time, offering a vivid portrait of his age through his patrons, his extensive network of colleagues in Amsterdam, and a careful analysis of his technique both as a draftsman and painter. It also documents the fashions, fabrics, and material culture of the period as reflected in his work, providing a rich context for understanding his artistry and influence. Artikel-Nr. 009504

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