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Book Synopsis"The exhibition is organized by the Centraal Museum Utrecht; the National Gallery of Art, Washington; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation."--Title page verso.
Trade Review"Handsomely produced... The catalogue's generously scaled illustrations provide the visual delight that alone will surely attract new audiences to Wtewael's work."--Lisa Rosenthal, Renaissance Quarterly
Table of Contentsxv Directors' Foreword xvi Acknowledgments xix Lenders to the Exhibition xx Introduction: A Surprising and Diverse Life: Joachim Wtewael (1566 - 1638), Liesbeth M. Helmus 1 Desire and Devotion in Wtewael's Art, Anne W. Lowenthal 17 Love and Passion: Wtewael's Personal Statement, Liesbeth M. Helmus 25 Hastening to See Christ: Religious Painting in an Age of Conflict, James Clifton 37 Wtewael's Historical Reputation, Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr. 49 Wtewael as Draftsman, Stijn Alsteens 61 Catalog 194 Essay Notes 201 Bibliography 207 Index 210 Photography Credits
