- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; illustrated edition edition (Dec 15 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0691017433
- ISBN-13: 978-0691017433
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 21.6 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This far-reaching study is the first comprehensive volume on Hans Holbein in 40 years. It is filled with color reproductions of the Renaissance artist's magnetic portraits, such as the well-loved rendering of the baby Edward, Prince of Wales, wielding his gold rattle like a scepter. Art historians will find the scholarship deep and subtle; all readers will enjoy stories such as the tale about Anne of Cleves, one of Henry VIII's prospective brides. Holbein enhanced her plain looks with regal robes of gold-encrusted velvet. The portrait persuaded Henry to propose; when Anne arrived, though, he called her a "fat Flanders mare." Holbein's reception at court turned chilly as a result: sic transit gloria pictoris.
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"Like only a few other painters in history, Holbein made the human likeness seem to erase the distance between his time and ours.... This readable scholarly book not only situates Holbein carefully in his own time but teaches us how to read his paintings and prints in depth." -- Kenneth Baker, San Francisco Chronicle
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By Steven (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hans Holbein (Hardcover)
In opposition to "Ryan" who gave this fasinating study of Holbein a single star simply because of his inability to write a college (high school?) paper, I find that O. Batschmann has managed to balance a scholarly approach with a lively style. In particular, check out the chapter on portraiture and mortality. Great stuff. Sorry about only getting a 50, Ryan. In all seriousness, Ryan's review brings up the subject of trusting this type of rating system in general.
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The life and times of Hans Holbein is quite boring,
By ryan (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hans Holbein (Hardcover)
This book was a waste of my time, the only reason i got it was to help with a research paper and it didnt help at all. I got a 50 on the paper using all the information from this book!
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By Steven - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hans Holbein (Hardcover)
In opposition to "Ryan" who gave this fasinating study of Holbein a single star simply because of his inability to write a college (high school?) paper, I find that O. Batschmann has managed to balance a scholarly approach with a lively style. In particular, check out the chapter on portraiture and mortality. Great stuff. Sorry about only getting a 50, Ryan. In all seriousness, Ryan's review brings up the subject of trusting this type of rating system in general.
0 of 48 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
The life and times of Hans Holbein is quite boring,
By ryan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hans Holbein (Hardcover)
This book was a waste of my time, the only reason i got it was to help with a research paper and it didnt help at all. I got a 50 on the paper using all the information from this book!
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