Dieric Bouts: Creator of Images

Dieric Bouts was a 15th-century Flemish Master painter known for his composition, technical precision, and spiritual messaging. This exhibition catalog explores how his career was influenced by the cultural and political environment of his hometown of Leuven, with new perspectives informed by the latest research. It features luminous reproductions and photographs of his most important paintings and altarpieces, including The Last Supper, The Triptych of the Descent from the Cross, The Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus with Saints Jerome and Bernard, and Christ Crowned with Thorns.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Publisher: Prestel

Dieric Bouts, a prominent Flemish painter of the 15th century, was renowned for his exceptional skills in composition, technical precision, and spiritual messaging. However, this groundbreaking exhibition catalog reveals a more multifaceted aspect of his career, showcasing his expertise as a shrewd commercial artist. Through his ability to secure important commissions and effectively convey religious devotion, Bouts successfully navigated the cultural and political landscape of his hometown of Leuven. This comprehensive volume, enriched with new insights derived from recent research, delves into the influence of this environment on Bouts' artistic journey. Presented with stunning reproductions and photographs of his most significant paintings and altarpieces, including The Last Supper, The Triptych of the Descent from the Cross, The Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus with Saints Jerome and Bernard, and Christ Crowned with Thorns, the catalog offers in-depth examinations of these masterpieces. Refreshing and authoritative, this unconventional perspective on a painter who lived over half a millennium ago is bound to captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a fresh and satisfying understanding of Bouts' remarkable legacy.

Weight: 1860g
Dimension: 292 x 248 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791377247