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Book SynopsisA fascinating new appraisal of the maestro of the Northern Renaissance.
Trade Review"[Jeffrey Chipps Smith is] an established authority... An admirably lucid overview of the life and work of one the greatest and most various of all renaissance artists."—The Spectator
On the Art & Ideas series
"Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing."—Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London
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