Lille Before and During the War / Illustrated Michelin Guides To The Battle-Fields (1914-1918)

Author:Various [Various]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-06-02T16:00:00+00:00

THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS,

by Rubens (Cliché LL.)

The Mystic Press, by Jean Bellegambe; the triptych, Virgin surrounded by Angels, attributed to Gerard David; the first portrait of Philippe le Bon, attributed to Pierre Etret; the Symbolical Fountain, an exceedingly fine altar-screen panel by Thierry Bouts de Haarlem, is particularly noteworthy; a portrait of Emperor Charles Quint at the age of 32, by Christophe Amberger and Charles Quint taking the Monk's Gown, by Nicolas Francken the Elder. Rubens is represented by seven paintings: The Descent from the Cross, of admirable clearness; the expression is more natural than that of the painting in Antwerp; Vision of the Virgin appearing to St. Francis, of warm colouring; St. Bonaventure Meditating, and St. Francis receiving the Stigmas (two fine long panels); The Death of Magdalene (a somewhat monotonous but strangely intense monochrome). Van Dyck is well represented by the following: The Crucifixion, considered by Paul de St. Victor to be his greatest masterpiece (the figure of Christ stands out clearly against a cloudy sky pierced by lightning); Portraits of an Old Lady and Marie de Médicis (in the background are seen Antwerp and the Escaut). The following artists are also represented: Jordaens, by the Prodigal Son, Christ and the Pharisees, the Temptation, and a wonderful study of cows; Gaspard de Crayer, by Martyrs buried alive (fine harmonious composition); F. Franchoys, by a Portrait of the Prior of the Abbey of Tongerloo, Gisherts Mutsarts, dated 1645. (Paintings by this artist are exceedingly rare). Verspronck, by the Portrait of Young Boy; Jansen Van Ceulen, by a very fine portrait of Anne Marie de Schurmann; Pieter Codde, by Conversation, of delightful colouring.

PORTRAIT OF OLD LADY

by van Dyck (Cliché LL.)

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