Durer's Drawings for the Prayer-Book of Emperor Maximilian I
Author | : |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2014-03-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486493862 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486493865 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Durer's Drawings for the Prayer-Book of Emperor Maximilian I by :
Download or read book Durer's Drawings for the Prayer-Book of Emperor Maximilian I written by and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Germans Maximilian I was Albrecht Dèurer's main patron from 1512 onward. These 45 pages of marginal drawings for the ruler's prayer book, unknown till their 1808 facsimile publication, reveal the artist's lighthearted and witty side. Includes 8 additional drawings by other artists and a new Introduction. "--