Dutch paintings of the seventeenth century----the Golden Age of Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer----have been eagerly collected in America over the past two centuries. From its founding purchase in 1871 of many Dutch landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and scenes of everyday life, the Metropolitan Museum now houses the finest and most comprehensive collection of Dutch pictures in the western hemisphere. This monumental publication, wherein the Museum's 229 Dutch paintings dating from 1600 to 1800 are ...
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Dutch paintings of the seventeenth century----the Golden Age of Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer----have been eagerly collected in America over the past two centuries. From its founding purchase in 1871 of many Dutch landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and scenes of everyday life, the Metropolitan Museum now houses the finest and most comprehensive collection of Dutch pictures in the western hemisphere. This monumental publication, wherein the Museum's 229 Dutch paintings dating from 1600 to 1800 are catalogued for the first time, celebrates an extraordinary collection. Included are a full discussion of each picture and complete records of its scholarly literature, exhibition history, and provenance. Every work is reproduced in color and comparative illustrations enrich the presentation. A biography of each artist and a comprehensive bibliography reflect the latest research.
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New. 0300120281. Color and b&w rep-roductions; 4to 11"-13" tall; 1083 pages; 2007 Metropolitan Museum of Art. Massive two volume set in publisher's glossy color pictorial paper covered slipcase. Essentially new, still sealed in publisher's shrinkwrap and Fine in all respects. Shrinkwrap partially open along one seam....Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.
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New. 0300120281. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened---TWO (2) volume set. Vol. 1: 564 pp., 265 ills. (157 in color ); Volume 2: 520 pp., 253 illus. --with a bonus offer--
