Publisher's Synopsis
""Abridged Catalogue Of The Pictures And Sculpture In The Royal Picture Gallery, Mauritshuis, The Hague (1904)"" is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a detailed description of the paintings and sculptures that are on display in the Royal Picture Gallery of Mauritshuis, located in The Hague. The book was written by Martinus Nijhoff and was originally published in 1904.The catalogue is divided into two main sections: the first section covers the paintings, while the second section covers the sculptures. The paintings section is further divided into subsections that are organized according to the nationality of the artists. The subsections cover Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian, Spanish, and German artists.Each painting is described in detail, including the artist's name, the title of the painting, the date it was created, and the medium used. The description also includes a brief history of the painting, its style, and any interesting facts about its creation or the artist who painted it.The sculpture section is similarly organized, with descriptions of each sculpture that include the artist's name, the title of the sculpture, the date it was created, and the material used. The description also includes a brief history of the sculpture, its style, and any interesting facts about its creation or the artist who sculpted it.Overall, ""Abridged Catalogue Of The Pictures And Sculpture In The Royal Picture Gallery, Mauritshuis, The Hague (1904)"" is an essential guidebook for anyone interested in the art and history of the Royal Picture Gallery of Mauritshuis. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the paintings and sculptures on display, making it an invaluable resource for art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
