The sculptor Adriaen de Vries (1556-1626) spent much of his life working for the most discerning royal courts of the age, including that of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II in Prague. A master of composition and technique, De Vries was relatively unknown until the J. Paul Getty Museum’s groundbreaking 1999 exhibitionAdriaen de Vries: Imperial Sculptor, which firmly established the artist’s reputation and afforded a rare opportunity to study in depth a large group of bronzes.
This heavily illustrated volume presents the results of the technical study of twenty-five bronzes from the exhibition. Introductory chapters provide background on the artist and technical methodologies. Subsequent chapters present case studies of individual statues, revealing the methods and materials used in their creation. The book will be of great interest to conservators, conservation scientists, art historians, curators, and sculptors.
“This exemplary book is a must read for anyone wishing to delve into the technology of Renaissance bronze casting.”—Studies in Conservation
“Jane Bassett and her colleagues have done an impressive job in penetrating some of the mysteries surrounding De Vries’s bronzes. That their insights did not result in the demythologizing of Adriaen de Vries, but in fact serve to increase our admiration for his artistic and technical skills, testifies both to their careful approach and to the sculptor’s outstanding quality.”—The Burlington Magazine
“A remarkable snapshot of de Vries’s working methods, including his engagement in all facets of design and production.”—Renaissance Quarterly
“Technical but jargon-free, this book demonstrates the highest standards of conservation studies and successfully serves tlc
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