Author: Catherine Victoria Cordeiro
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Bernard Van Orley's 1524 preparatory drawings for tapestries depicting The Story of Romulus and Remus have, until now, been largely ignored by art historical scholarship. The only signed and dated drawings in the artist's oeuvre, they serve as a valuable tool for establishing a system of attribution for Van Orley's work, particularly in tapestry. Van Orley was the leading tapestry designer in Brussels during the first few decades of the sixteenth century. He was the official court painter to Margaret of Austria and enjoyed a continuous stream of high-end commissions, which he used to experiment with new techniques in representation and compositional arrangement. Van Orley's career thus exemplifies the significant changes in Flemish tapestry production that occurred during this time. This study examines all aspects of the drawings' creation from their commission to their possible application in the weaving process. There is no surviving documentation regarding the commission for the project. A tentative case is made here for Margaret of Austria as the patron, working on behalf of her nephew, Charles V. The choice of subject and narrative treatment are considered in the context of the rising popularity of classical themes during the Renaissance. Stylistically, the drawings represent the moment of convergence of artistic influences on Van Orley from his contemporaries in both Italy and the North. From its origins through the late fifteenth century, tapestry was intended as a two-dimensional decorative wall hanging. Van Orley's development of a distinct Brussels style blurred the distinctions between the viewer's space and the narrative image. This new concept extended both the width and depth of space in tapestry and lent itself well to dramatic historiated designs that rivaled developments in contemporary painting. The drawings represent a definitive design stage within the complicated, multi-step collaborative process of Brussels tapestry production. The fact that they survive in such good condition is evidence of their importance as possible workshop models and later on as collectible works of art.
Bernard Van Orley's Tapestry Designs for The Story of Romulus and Remus, 1524
Author: Catherine Victoria Cordeiro
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Bernard Van Orley's 1524 preparatory drawings for tapestries depicting The Story of Romulus and Remus have, until now, been largely ignored by art historical scholarship. The only signed and dated drawings in the artist's oeuvre, they serve as a valuable tool for establishing a system of attribution for Van Orley's work, particularly in tapestry. Van Orley was the leading tapestry designer in Brussels during the first few decades of the sixteenth century. He was the official court painter to Margaret of Austria and enjoyed a continuous stream of high-end commissions, which he used to experiment with new techniques in representation and compositional arrangement. Van Orley's career thus exemplifies the significant changes in Flemish tapestry production that occurred during this time. This study examines all aspects of the drawings' creation from their commission to their possible application in the weaving process. There is no surviving documentation regarding the commission for the project. A tentative case is made here for Margaret of Austria as the patron, working on behalf of her nephew, Charles V. The choice of subject and narrative treatment are considered in the context of the rising popularity of classical themes during the Renaissance. Stylistically, the drawings represent the moment of convergence of artistic influences on Van Orley from his contemporaries in both Italy and the North. From its origins through the late fifteenth century, tapestry was intended as a two-dimensional decorative wall hanging. Van Orley's development of a distinct Brussels style blurred the distinctions between the viewer's space and the narrative image. This new concept extended both the width and depth of space in tapestry and lent itself well to dramatic historiated designs that rivaled developments in contemporary painting. The drawings represent a definitive design stage within the complicated, multi-step collaborative process of Brussels tapestry production. The fact that they survive in such good condition is evidence of their importance as possible workshop models and later on as collectible works of art.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Bernard Van Orley's 1524 preparatory drawings for tapestries depicting The Story of Romulus and Remus have, until now, been largely ignored by art historical scholarship. The only signed and dated drawings in the artist's oeuvre, they serve as a valuable tool for establishing a system of attribution for Van Orley's work, particularly in tapestry. Van Orley was the leading tapestry designer in Brussels during the first few decades of the sixteenth century. He was the official court painter to Margaret of Austria and enjoyed a continuous stream of high-end commissions, which he used to experiment with new techniques in representation and compositional arrangement. Van Orley's career thus exemplifies the significant changes in Flemish tapestry production that occurred during this time. This study examines all aspects of the drawings' creation from their commission to their possible application in the weaving process. There is no surviving documentation regarding the commission for the project. A tentative case is made here for Margaret of Austria as the patron, working on behalf of her nephew, Charles V. The choice of subject and narrative treatment are considered in the context of the rising popularity of classical themes during the Renaissance. Stylistically, the drawings represent the moment of convergence of artistic influences on Van Orley from his contemporaries in both Italy and the North. From its origins through the late fifteenth century, tapestry was intended as a two-dimensional decorative wall hanging. Van Orley's development of a distinct Brussels style blurred the distinctions between the viewer's space and the narrative image. This new concept extended both the width and depth of space in tapestry and lent itself well to dramatic historiated designs that rivaled developments in contemporary painting. The drawings represent a definitive design stage within the complicated, multi-step collaborative process of Brussels tapestry production. The fact that they survive in such good condition is evidence of their importance as possible workshop models and later on as collectible works of art.
Grand Design
Author: Elizabeth A. H. Cleland
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0300208057
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502 – 1550) was renowned throughout Renaissance Europe as a draftsman, painter, and publisher of architectural treatises. The magnificent tapestries he designed were acquired by the wealthiest clients of the day, up to and including rulers such as Emperor Charles V, King Francis I of France, King Henry VIII of England, and Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici of Tuscany. At the same time, Coecke was remarkable not only for the complexity and unparalleled quality of his tapestries, but also for his fluency in various media: this lavishly illustrated volume examines the full range of his work, from tapestry and stained-glass window designs to panel paintings, prints, drawings, and architectural treatises. Though only forty-eight when he died, Coecke was one of the greatest Netherlandish artists of the sixteenth century. His paintings and drawings, initially wrought in the style of the Antwerp Mannerists, evolved through his enthusiastic response to Italian Renaissance design, and influenced generations of artists in his wake. This comprehensive study explores Coecke’s stylistic development, as well as his substantial contribution to the body of great Renaissance art in Flanders. Featuring twenty monumental tapestries, along with many of their cartoons and preparatory sketches, plus seven paintings, additional drawings, and printed matter—many of them newly photographed for this volume—Grand Design provides a thorough reappraisal of Coecke’s work, amply justifying the high regard in which Coecke’s work was held and its wide dissemination long after his death.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0300208057
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502 – 1550) was renowned throughout Renaissance Europe as a draftsman, painter, and publisher of architectural treatises. The magnificent tapestries he designed were acquired by the wealthiest clients of the day, up to and including rulers such as Emperor Charles V, King Francis I of France, King Henry VIII of England, and Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici of Tuscany. At the same time, Coecke was remarkable not only for the complexity and unparalleled quality of his tapestries, but also for his fluency in various media: this lavishly illustrated volume examines the full range of his work, from tapestry and stained-glass window designs to panel paintings, prints, drawings, and architectural treatises. Though only forty-eight when he died, Coecke was one of the greatest Netherlandish artists of the sixteenth century. His paintings and drawings, initially wrought in the style of the Antwerp Mannerists, evolved through his enthusiastic response to Italian Renaissance design, and influenced generations of artists in his wake. This comprehensive study explores Coecke’s stylistic development, as well as his substantial contribution to the body of great Renaissance art in Flanders. Featuring twenty monumental tapestries, along with many of their cartoons and preparatory sketches, plus seven paintings, additional drawings, and printed matter—many of them newly photographed for this volume—Grand Design provides a thorough reappraisal of Coecke’s work, amply justifying the high regard in which Coecke’s work was held and its wide dissemination long after his death.
Flemish Tapestry from the 15th to the 18th Century
Author: Guy Delmarcel
Publisher: Lannoo Uitgeverij
ISBN: 9789020938869
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher: Lannoo Uitgeverij
ISBN: 9789020938869
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Tapestry. The Most Expensive Industry of the XVth and XVIth Centuries
Author: Gerardina Tjaberta Ysselsteyn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tapestry, Renaissance
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tapestry, Renaissance
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Grove Encyclopedia of Northern Renaissance Art
Author: Gordon Campbell
Publisher: OUP USA
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
The Grove Encyclopedia of Northern Renaissance Art (GENR) deals with all aspects of Northern Renaissance art ranging from artists, architecture, and patrons, to the cities and centres of production vital to the flourishing of art in this period. Drawing upon the unsurpassed scholarship in The Dictionary of Art and adding dozens of new entries, GENR is a comprehensive reference resource on this important area.
Publisher: OUP USA
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
The Grove Encyclopedia of Northern Renaissance Art (GENR) deals with all aspects of Northern Renaissance art ranging from artists, architecture, and patrons, to the cities and centres of production vital to the flourishing of art in this period. Drawing upon the unsurpassed scholarship in The Dictionary of Art and adding dozens of new entries, GENR is a comprehensive reference resource on this important area.
Flemish Tapestry
Author: Guy Delmarcel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Flemish ranks the most luxurious tapestry among and skillful textile traditions in the world. At the height of their popularity, these sumptuous decorative panels were in overwhelming demand from wealthy and royal patrons for whom the tapestries represented the height of luxury and prestige. This lush volume is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of Flemish tapestry history, spanning the 15th century to shortly before the French Revolution. Guy Delmarcel, a Belgian expert in Flemish textiles, covers every aspect of the design and production of these treasures. The wealth of illustrations includes famous and never-before-published tapestries and many close-up details, as well as a number of complete sets of tapestry panels. An impeccably researched reference work that will be of enormous value to tapestry collectors, dealers, and scholars, this gorgeous, volume will also provide hours upon hours of browsing pleasure for art lovers.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Flemish ranks the most luxurious tapestry among and skillful textile traditions in the world. At the height of their popularity, these sumptuous decorative panels were in overwhelming demand from wealthy and royal patrons for whom the tapestries represented the height of luxury and prestige. This lush volume is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of Flemish tapestry history, spanning the 15th century to shortly before the French Revolution. Guy Delmarcel, a Belgian expert in Flemish textiles, covers every aspect of the design and production of these treasures. The wealth of illustrations includes famous and never-before-published tapestries and many close-up details, as well as a number of complete sets of tapestry panels. An impeccably researched reference work that will be of enormous value to tapestry collectors, dealers, and scholars, this gorgeous, volume will also provide hours upon hours of browsing pleasure for art lovers.
The Lives of the Illustrious Netherlandish and German Painters, from the First Edition of the Schilder-boeck (1603-1604): Commentary on Biography and Lives : fol. 196r01-211r35
Author: Carel van Mander
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Five Centuries of Tapestry from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Author: Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Publisher: Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Revises and updates the first edition published in 1976 by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, incorporating information on the collection's latest acquisitions. Catalogs 100 tapestries, with photographs (most in color) and descriptive text discussing the content, design, and execution of each piece. An introductory essay by tapestry designer Mark Adams and a listing of the museum's extensive tapestry holdings are included. 9x12" Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Revises and updates the first edition published in 1976 by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, incorporating information on the collection's latest acquisitions. Catalogs 100 tapestries, with photographs (most in color) and descriptive text discussing the content, design, and execution of each piece. An introductory essay by tapestry designer Mark Adams and a listing of the museum's extensive tapestry holdings are included. 9x12" Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
A Tapestry from a Cartoon by Bernard Van Orley
Golden Weavings
Author: Guy Delmarcel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monarchy
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monarchy
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description