Author: Lennon, Patrick and Hugo van der Goes, et al.
Title: Face to Face with Hugo Van Der Goes: Old Master, New Interpretation
Description: [Veurne, Belgium], Hannibal, 2022. Hardcover. Pink and color illustrated boards with white lettering; 143 pp.; richly illustrated, chiefly in color. Text is in English. Created on the occasion of an exhibition held at Sint-Janshospitaal, Brugge, Belgium, from October 28, 2022 to February 5, 2023. "An 'atypical' Flemish primitive unraveled: Hugo van der Goes In this fascinating introduction to the work and life of the Flemish primitive Hugo van der Goes (ca. 1440 - 1482/1483), various experts and researchers shed light on the virtuosity of the master himself. His Death of the Virgin is one of the most important works in the world-famous collection of Flemish painting at Musea Brugge. After an intensive five-year restoration, the masterpiece is back in its own with numerous beautiful elements, a bright color palette and recently discovered details. Face to face with Hugo van der Goes - Old master, new look offers an insight into the timeless and contemporary character of the masterpiece and pays attention to the iconic value of an oeuvre to be discovered." (as translated from Dutch) Contents as follows: Foreword / Anne van Oosterwijk -- Hugo van der Goes and The Death of the Virgin / Matthias Depoorter -- Hugo van der Goes, life and work / Marijn Everaarts -- The restoration of The Death of the Virgin / Griet Steyaert -- The Death of the Virgin, a powerful story Lieven De Visch, Marijn Everaarts, Sibylla Goegebuer & Anne van Oosterwijk. VG .

Keywords: European Artists ; Goes, Hugo Van Der ; ;


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