Pieter Isaacsz (1568-1625) Court Painter, Art Dealer and Spy Tapa dura - 2007

Brepols Publishers, 2007. Hardcover. New. 320 pages. 10.75x8.75x1.00 inches.

Brepols Publishers, 2007. hardcover. New. 143x17x178.

Turnhout Brepols 2007. Hardback, 320 p., 178 colour ill., 220 x 280 mm. ISBN 9782503524665. The Danish-born painter of Dutch descent Pieter Isaacsz (1569-1625) represents one of the more colourful figures of early modern art history. He is chiefly known today as a court painter in the service of King Christian IV of Denmark, but he is perhaps even more extraordinary as an art trader, agent of the Dutch States General, and spy in the service of Denmark's arch-enemy, the Swedish Realm. Moreover, Pieter Isaacsz introduced several Netherlandish artists to the Danish court. As a result of his efforts, Pieter Lastman, Adriaen van Nieulandt, Werner van der Valckert and others received assignments from King Christian, making Pieter Isaacsz a bridge builder between the Dutch Republic and Denmark. In sixteen in-depth articles, the authors explore his travels with Hans von Aachen, his years in Rome, Amsterdam and later at the Danish court, his network including Karel van Mander and Hans Vredeman de… Leer más

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