Synopses & Reviews
This generously illustrated book presents highlights from the National Galleryand#8217;s display of Italian Renaissance painting, one of the richest collections of its kind in the world. Duccio to Leonardo focuses on Italian masterpieces made between 1250 and 1500, including highlights such as Duccioand#8217;s Annunciation, Botticelliand#8217;s Venus and Mars, and Leonardoand#8217;s Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist. It begins with a short introduction on the formation of the collection, before discussing each of the chosen works.and#160;
Synopsis
This generously illustrated book presents highlights from the National Gallery's display of Italian Renaissance painting, one of the richest collections of its kind in the world.
Duccio to Leonardo focuses on Italian masterpieces made between 1250 and 1500, including highlights such as Duccio's
Annunciation, Botticelli's
Venus and Mars, and Leonardo's
Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist. It begins with a short introduction on the formation of the collection, before discussing each of the chosen works.
About the Author
Simona Di Nepi was the Assistant Curator of Renaissance Paintings at the National Gallery, London. She has contributed to the National Gallery publications Veland#225;zquez, Renaissance Siena: Art for a City and Renaissance Faces.