Publisher's Synopsis
Early Netherlandish and Flemish paintings c.1400-1700 have long been favourites among musuem-goers. This book surveys more than 500 of the most important examples in North American museums, including those of Puerto Rico and Canada. All the major and many lesser-known painters are included, among them Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, Hugo van der Goes, Hans Memling, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck.;The 102 finest works are illustrated in large colour plates (many with colour details as well), accompanied by individual catalogue entries. Written by American, British and Belgian specialists, the entries incorporate the most up-to-date research. 400 additional works are reproduced in black-and-white.
