Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem

Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst

The paintings of Willem van Aelst (1627â€“1683) are known for their fine finish, innovative compositions, sumptuous subject matter, and rich, jewel-toned palette. Published on the occasion of an unprecedented traveling exhibition, this book celebrates Van Aelstâ€™s achievements and his significant impact on Dutch still-life painting.Â
Van Aelst masterfully depicted arrangements of fresh fruit and flowers, displays of dead game, and evocations of the forest floor, as well as elegant objects such as nautilus cups, distinctive silver vessels, and Venetian glassware. This book features twenty-five paintings from throughout his career. Catalog entries and a biographical essay are provided by Tanya Paul, James Clifton writes about the Medici court, Julie Berger Hochstrasser analyzes Van Aelstâ€™s choice of subject matter, Arthur K. Wheelock Jr. discusses Van Aelstâ€™s time in Amsterdam, and a team of conservators reveals his technical process.
Country USA
Manufacturer Skira Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2012-03-06
EANs 9780847838219

Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst