[Jan de Bray] - Lammertse, Friso et al
Reference : 088678
(2008)
ISBN : 9789040084461
Lammertse, Friso et al: Painting family : The de Brays, Master Painters of 17th century Holland. Exhibition: Haarlem, Frans Halsmuseum, 2008. 160 pages with 140 colour illustrations. Hardback. 28 x 24cms. A monograph of Jan and a history of the de Bray family. The artist and his father Salomon were not only history painters but also architects, poets and art theorists. After the death of Frans Hals, Jan became the favoured portraitist of Haarlem's elite often painting them in the guise of biblical or mythological figures. His brothers Dirck and Joseph were still life painters.
A monograph of Jan and a history of the de Bray family. The artist and his father Salomon were not only history painters but also architects, poets and art theorists. After the death of Frans Hals, Jan became the favoured portraitist of Haarlem's elite often painting them in the guise of biblical or mythological figures. His brothers Dirck and Joseph were still life painters. Text in English