Dieric Bouts. The complete Works. Foreword by Paul Philippot. With the assistance of Valentine Henderiks.

DIERIC BOUTS: THE COMPLETE WORKS CATHELINE PÉRIER-D’IETEREN MERCATORFONDS | BRUSSELS | 2006 | ENGLISH EDITION IMPORTANT SCHOLARLY MONOGRAPH AND CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ A substantial, beautifully illustrated study of Dieric Bouts (c. 1415–1475), one of the great masters of Early Netherlandish painting. Written by distinguished art historian Catheline Périer-D’Ieteren, with the assistance of Valentine Henderiks and a foreword by Paul Philippot. A MAJOR ART-HISTORICAL REFERENCE Although probably born in Haarlem, Bouts spent most of his professional life in Leuven (Louvain), where he created celebrated works including the Holy Sacrament Altarpiece, featuring The Last Supper, and the Justice of Emperor Otto paintings. Influenced by Jan van Eyck and Rogier van der Weyden, Bouts developed a distinctive style characterized by luminous landscapes, carefully constructed perspective, restrained emotion and profound spirituality. This authoritative monograph examines his biography, artistic development, religious iconography, painting techniques, workshop practices, collaborations and influence on later generations. COMPREHENSIVE CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ Includes a detailed, extensively documented catalogue of Bouts’ painted oeuvre, addressing questions of attribution, authenticity and workshop production. Technical investigations include underdrawing, infrared reflectography, X-radiography and comparisons between original paintings, workshop versions and later copies. RICHLY ILLUSTRATED Approximately 300 colour illustrations and 100 black-and-white illustrations, including enlarged details and technical documentation. An important reference for art historians, museum curators, conservators, collectors, researchers and specialist libraries interested in Flemish painting and the Northern Renaissance. PUBLICATION DETAILS Publisher: Mercatorfonds, Brussels Year: 2006 Language: English Format: Large-format hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket Binding: Dark blue cloth-covered boards with gilt decoration Pages: 397 ISBN: 9789061536383 CONDITION: GOOD Hardcover: Original dark blue boards with localized shelf wear, minor abrasions and some fraying along the lower edges and corners. One lower corner shows more noticeable wear, with a small nick along the lower board edge. Binding appears firm and intact. Dust jacket: Original pictorial jacket present, showing light to moderate shelf wear, a visible crease and scattered brownish/greyish spotting on its inner surface. The cause of the spotting has not been established. Interior: Very well preserved. Inspected pages appear clean and bright, with attractive colour and black-and-white illustrations. No handwriting, highlighting or underlining observed on the inspected pages. Overall condition: GOOD. Dust jacket: GOOD. The condition grade reflects the external imperfections despite the very well-preserved interior. Please examine the detailed photographs showing the actual copy offered for sale, including the dust jacket spotting and minor wear to the boards. An important, substantial scholarly reference on Dieric Bouts and fifteenth-century Flemish painting. Carefully and securely packaged for international shipping.…