Author: CORNELISZ. VAN HAARLEM, CORNELIS. Thiel, Pieter J.J.van.
Title: Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem. A monograph and catalogue raisonné.
Description: Doornspijk, Davaco Publishers, 1999. 600 pp. 468 ils, incl. 32 col. plts, Hardcover, d./j. (Aetas Aurea. Monographs on Dutch & Flemisch Painting, Vol. XIII). - - New copy !!In this monograph Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem (1562-1638) is presented as an adherent of sixteenth-century artistic theory, in particular as taught by Karel van Mander in the so-called Haarlem academy. According to this erudite Flemish immigrant, Dutch artists were shamefully backward with respect to mastery in rendering the nude, the great accomplishment of the modern Italian masters. He must have viewed the art of his younger friend - who had taken his advice and overcome these shortcomings by pursuing a lengthy period of intense study 'from life' - as the ultimate fulfilment of his ambition to elevate Dutch history painting to the level of Italian art.

Keywords: Dutch Art 16th century 17th century ?Restanten / Davaco ?Restanten / Davaco: Aetas Aurea (Leverbaar) Nederlandse kunst 16e eeuw 17e eeuw ?Restanten / Davaco ?Restanten / Davacon: Aetas Aurea (Leverbaar)