| Summary: | A comprehensive review of the paintings of Netherlandish artist Lucas van Leyden (1494?-1533). Part one begins with a survey of biographical data, followed by an analysis of Lucas's stylistic development, and, finally, an examination of the paintings with reference to recurring thematic motifs. The catalogue raisonne of Part Two provides detailed considerations of each work, including not only the 17 paintings accepted as originals, but also works known through early description, now lost paintings known only through early copies, and works of questionable attribution. Includes 80 b&w illustrations. Extensive notes and bibliography Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
|
|---|
