The Painting of Simon Vouet

This comprehensive study delves into the life and works of Simon Vouet, a pivotal figure in the development of French painting. The book provides a detailed biography, exploring Vouet's formative years in Italy and his influential role upon returning to France. It examines his early post-Italian works, later altarpieces, and decorative paintings, highlighting his contributions to the Baroque style. The text also situates Vouet within the broader context of French art history, offering insights into his impact on subsequent generations of artists. A catalogue raisonné is included, documenting preserved and lost paintings, along with compositions in tapestries. Appendices provide additional historical context, featuring Félibien's life of Vouet and his baptismal record.

Published 1962

Binding of book is loose. Slight foxing on front and back covers, with tears and fraying of edges on the front cover and tears and stains on the back cover. Some foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with severe fading. Slight tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Slight foxing on endpapers. Pages are clean of foxing and annotations, with slight tanning around margins.

Condition: Good