National Portrait Gallery
Tudor & Jacobean Portraits
- ISBN 13:
- 9781855147669
- author:
- National Portrait Gallery
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- National Portrait Gallery Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 147mm X 18mm
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The National Portrait Gallery's collection of Tudor and Jacobean portraits offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of key individuals from 16th and 17th century England. This book brings together 90 works, including paintings by renowned artists such as Hans Holbein the Younger and Nicholas Hilliard, to explore their significance and contribution to our understanding of this period. Each portrait is accompanied by an in-depth exploration of its creation and technical details, providing a unique insight into the artistic and cultural practices of the time. The publication also delves into historical context, examining the role of portraiture in capturing the essence of Tudor and Jacobean society. With sections on monarchs, courtiers, family portraits, and iconography, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the period's most important works of art.
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