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Drama and Devotion: Heemskerck's Ecce Homo Altarpiece from Warsaw,New
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Maerten van Heemskerck (14981574) was one of the most active and inventive Dutch painters of the sixteenth century. Over the course of his long career, he created lively mythological scenes, dramatic altarpieces for guilds, and smaller works for wealthy individuals. Several of his religious paintings were destroyed by Protestant iconoclasts in 1566.One of his extant masterpieces, the Ecce Homo triptych of 1544, once graced the family chapel of Jan van Drenckwaerdt, a wealthy merchant and sheriff, in Dordrechts Augustinian church. This unusually complete triptych, with its original decorated frame, was brought from the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland, for treatment and study at the J. Paul Getty Museum as part of the Conservation Partnership program. Richly illustrated, the book documents the dramatic process of revealing the brilliance of a sixteenthcentury masterpiece, and it sheds light on the artists technique, iconography, and the role of the altarpiece in the turbulent history of the era. Drama and Devotion accompanies an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum that opens June 5, 2012.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Drama and Devotion'? A: 'Drama and Devotion' explores the artistic and historical significance of Maerten van Heemskerck's Ecce Homo altarpiece, highlighting its role in religious devotion and artistic expression during the sixteenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Drama and Devotion' is Anne T. Woollett, a knowledgeable expert in art history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Drama and Devotion' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Drama and Devotion' contain? A: The book contains 112 pages filled with rich illustrations and detailed discussions about the Ecce Homo altarpiece.
- Q: When was 'Drama and Devotion' published? A: 'Drama and Devotion' was published on August 10, 2012, coinciding with an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Drama and Devotion' is listed as a used book in good condition, which indicates it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state.
- Q: Is there an exhibition associated with this book? A: Yes, 'Drama and Devotion' accompanies an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum that opened on June 5, 2012.
- Q: What makes the Ecce Homo altarpiece significant? A: The Ecce Homo altarpiece is significant for its historical context, artistic technique, and the impact of Protestant iconoclasm on religious art of the time.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the artist's technique, the iconography of the Ecce Homo altarpiece, and its historical significance in the context of sixteenth-century Europe.
- Q: Can I find illustrations in 'Drama and Devotion'? A: Yes, 'Drama and Devotion' is richly illustrated, providing visual context to the discussions about Heemskerck's artwork.