Histoire des Plus Célèbres Amateurs Étrangers by Antoine Jules Dumesnil

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Author Dumesnil, Antoine Jules, 1805-1891
LoC No. 04007653
Title Histoire des Plus Célèbres Amateurs Étrangers
Espagnols, Anglais, Flamands, Hollandais et Allemands et de leurs relations avec les artistes
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Summary "Histoire des Plus Célèbres Amateurs Étrangers" by Antoine Jules Dumesnil is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the influential relationships between prominent foreign art patrons such as Spanish, English, Flemish, Dutch, and German nobles and the artists of their time, highlighting their roles in the development of the arts during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. At the start of the work, Dumesnil sets the stage by reflecting on his own journey into the study of art, spurred by his admiration for Raphael’s frescoes in Rome. He recounts how his initial curiosity led to a broader exploration of influential art collectors throughout history, emphasizing the significant impact these patrons had on the careers of great artists. The opening chapters focus on Spanish patrons like King Philip II and notable figures such as Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, detailing their profound appreciation for Venetian art and the connections they fostered with leading artists of the time, including Titian. This lays a foundational understanding of the intertwining of politics, culture, and the arts in shaping the artistic landscape of their respective epochs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class N: Fine Arts
Subject Art -- Collectors and collecting
Subject Art patronage
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EBook-No. 26211
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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