LÓPEZ-REY JOSÉ, VELÁZQUEZ. THE COMPLETE WORKS. TASCHEN [2014].

Description

A publication devoted to the work of Diego Velázquez – one of the most outstanding painters of the Spanish Baroque and court artist to King Philip IV – presenting a complete collection of his works. The album reveals the achievements of the artist, whose paintings are distinguished by his masterful handling of light, subtle psychology of portraiture and exceptional painterly freedom, which had a great influence on the development of European art.

The study, authored by José López-Rey, includes reproductions of all known paintings attributed to the artist, supplemented by an art-historical commentary and stylistic analysis to trace the evolution of his work and the cultural context of the era. The publication is a comprehensive study of the oeuvre of one of the most important painters of the 17th century.

The album was published by the renowned Taschen publishing house, known for its high-quality art publications. Published in English.

A leather-bound copy from the bindery of the Polish Antiquarian, with the utmost care taken to ensure durability and safety for generations.

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