A remarkably versatile man, Jan van der Heyden (1637-1712) was the preeminent painter of cityscapes in the Netherlands and the first artist to capture all the beauty of the urban scene. Notwithstanding his achievements as an artist, Van der Heyden was even more famous in his own time as an inventor and engineer: he invented firefighting equipment that set the standard throughout Europe for two centuries, and he perfected the streetlamp. This is the first book in English devoted to Van der Heyden. It includes recent ...
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A remarkably versatile man, Jan van der Heyden (1637-1712) was the preeminent painter of cityscapes in the Netherlands and the first artist to capture all the beauty of the urban scene. Notwithstanding his achievements as an artist, Van der Heyden was even more famous in his own time as an inventor and engineer: he invented firefighting equipment that set the standard throughout Europe for two centuries, and he perfected the streetlamp. This is the first book in English devoted to Van der Heyden. It includes recent discoveries about his fascinating life and offers an introduction to his ravishing art. The book includes a general discussion of Van der Heyden's work, entries on 40 of his paintings, illustrations of about 100 of his paintings, as well as supplemental drawings and prints. Focusing mainly on the bustling city of Amsterdam, he also recorded other Dutch, Flemish, and German cities with a brilliant palette and exceptionally detailed technique. Often innovative in his composition, he was the first artist to create imaginary scenes by rearranging existing city views and known buildings. Exhibition Schedule: Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT (September 16, 2006 - January 10, 2007) Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (dates to be announced)
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New in New jacket. New York, 1999. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. NEW, still in original shrink-wrap. Very in a very fine jacket. A clean tight unread copy. Blue cloth. Oblong folio. 250 pp. Color reproductions of paintings throughout, as well as black and white illustrations. A work issued to coincide with an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Dutch artist Jan van der Heyden. With several essays on his life and work, examining his influence on painting through his invention of the architectural capriccio, serving as a precursor to the 18th century Italian vedute painters. With a catalog of 38 paintings as well as preparatory drawings for his 1690 book on firefighting. Contributions by Jonathan Bikker, Taco Dibbits, Norbert E. Middelkoop, Marijn Schapelhouman, Arie Wallert.
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New. 0300119704. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 252 pp. With 213 ills. (111 col. ), 27 x 32 cm. --with a bonus offer--
