Gerard David: Painter And Illuminator (1895)

Gerard David: Painter And Illuminator (1895) is a book written by William Henry James Weale, which explores the life and work of Flemish painter Gerard David. David was a prominent artist during the Northern Renaissance, and his work was highly influential in the development of Flemish painting. The book provides a comprehensive overview of David's life and career, including his training and early work, his rise to fame as a painter and illuminator, and his later years. The author also examines David's artistic style and techniques, and provides a detailed analysis of some of his most famous works, including the altarpieces he created for various churches and cathedrals. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white reproductions of David's paintings, as well as examples of his illuminated manuscripts. Overall, Gerard David: Painter And Illuminator (1895) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Flemish painting and the Northern Renaissance, as well as those interested in the life and work of Gerard David specifically.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.