Author: Rutherglen, Susannah & Charlotte Hale.
Title: In a new light : Giovanni Bellini's St. Francis in the Desert.
Description: Foreword by Keith Christiansen. Contributions by Denise Allen, Michael F. Cusato, O.F.M., Anne-Marie Eze with Raymond Carlson, Joseph Godla with the assistance of Katie Steiner.New York, NY : Frick Collection, 2015. Hardcover. 232 pp. Num. illustrations. 29 cm. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. Giovanni Bellini's St. Francis in the Desert (c. 1476-78) is a masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance art that has inspired generations of visitors to The Frick Collection. This monumental panel painting portrays the beloved Christian saint alone in a mountainous wilderness, stepping forward from his simple shelter into a golden light that seems to transfigure him spiritually. For centuries, viewers have puzzled over the work's meaning; until recently, however, the artist's practical conception and realization of this extraordinary vision have remained largely unexplored. In a New Light presents the collective findings of an unprecedented technical examination of St. Francis in the Desert. The recent discoveries provide a glimpse over Bellini's shoulder and open new avenues of research into Venetian Renaissance painting and its cultural and religious context. A richly illustrated monograph of a single picture, In a New Light comprises essays by leading experts in the fields of paintings conservation, Venetian art, the history of collecting, and Franciscan thought. ISBN 9781907804397.

Keywords: ART, italian art Italian renaissance art