Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer: and the works of other great masters of the Dutch Golden Age in 500 paintings

This richly illustrated publication is filled with detailed analyses of the life and works of great masters of the Dutch Golden Age, such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Van Dyck, and many others. The bestselling author on art, Suzy Hodge, becomes a true guide to the 17th century—a period of flourishing Dutch painting. The book immerses the reader in the context of the time, telling about the War of Independence, the formation of the Dutch Republic, and the development of the art market, and then reveals the most secret and amazing stories of the artists. Thanks to this book, you will trace the path to understanding what the great creators lived, thought, and felt, to grasp the essence of their creative motives and the influence they had on world painting in the following centuries. Continuing the long-awaited series “Portrait of the Artist,” the book will make a beautiful gift with vivid illustrations on coated paper, as well as a source of useful knowledge for everyone interested in art.