Bruegel to Rubens: Great Flemish Drawings

Through a selection of over 100 world-class drawings created by Flemish artists in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this books gives an insightful and comprehensive overview into how these drawn sheets were used as part of artistic practice, within or beyond the artist's studio. By revealing the drawings' function, rather than their attribution or iconography, these sheets will become more fully understood through the eyes of contemporary viewers. Identifying how and why these sheets were created will render these artworks more accessible to a wider audience. Emphasis is placed on how Flemish artists collaborated in creating the most astonishing artworks of their time, unveiling their networks and friendships, as well as their travels across Europe, revealing their international importance.  --- Paperback: 176 pages Language: English 8.7 x 1 x 11 inches ISBN: 9781910807590