Van Dyck

Van Dyck by Percy Rendell Head is a comprehensive biography of the Flemish Baroque artist, Sir Anthony van Dyck. The book explores Van Dyck's life and artistic career, from his early years in Antwerp to his time as court painter to Charles I in England. The author provides detailed analysis of Van Dyck's paintings, drawings, and prints, examining his style and technique, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he worked. The book includes numerous illustrations of Van Dyck's artwork, as well as photographs of the artist and his contemporaries. In addition to his artistic achievements, the book also delves into Van Dyck's personal life, including his relationships with patrons, colleagues, and lovers. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a nuanced portrait of the artist as a complex and multifaceted individual. Overall, Van Dyck is an engaging and informative biography that will appeal to art lovers, historians, and anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest artists of the Baroque era.1892. The biography of Anthony van Dyck (Antonis van Dijck) one of the greatest Flemish painters. Contents: Antwerp at the End of the Sixteenth Century-Van Dyck's Parentage, Birth, and Student Days-First Visit to England-1599 to 1622; Italian Journey-Five Years' Residence in Antwerp-1623 to 1632; Foreign Art in England-Van Dyck received at Court- Is Knighted-Mode of Life-Marriage-Disappointments-Death of Van Dyck-1632 to 1641; and Van Dyck's Paintings-Portraits in England.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.