Syson, Luke and Larry Keith - Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan

London, National Gallery Company, 2012. Softcover. Color-illustrated softcover with gray lettering. 319 pp. Profusely illustrated in color. Catalogue of an exhibititon at the National Gallery, London from November 9- February 5, 2012. Da Vinci's reputation as an inventor and scientist, and the complexity of his personality, have sometimes almost overshadowed the importance of his aims and techniques as a painter. This is a new examination of da Vinci's career that illuminates his time as court painter to the Duke of Milan, an experience that fundamentally changed his legacy. Contents as follows: The rewards of service : Leonardo da Vinci and the Duke of Milan / Luke Syson -- In pursuit of perfection : Leonardo's painting technique / Larry Keith -- Catalogue. The eye and the mind : seeing and believing -- The musician in Milan : a quiet revolution -- Beauty and love : Leonardo's portraits of women -- Body and soul : Saint Jerome in penitence -- Representing the divine : The Virgin of the rocks -- The Madonna Litta : Leonardo and his companions -- Character and emotion : The Last Supper -- The Miracle of talent : Leonardo and the French. VG (scuffs & scratches to wraps; rubbed edge-wear w/ small chip to upper front. lower corner bumped & creased.

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