Lingo, Stuart: Federico Barocci: Allure and Devotion in Late Renaissance Painting. London: Yale University Press, 2008. 384pp. with 100 colour and 100 monochrome illustrations. Hardback. 29x24.8cms. Successfully combining profound devotion with contemporary tastes for sensuous allure Barocci was one of the most admired painters of religious works in the 16th century. In this study the historical significance and achievements of Barocci and his compelling altarpieces are shown within the context of this difficult period in ecclesiastical art.
Successfully combining profound devotion with contemporary tastes for sensuous allure Barocci was one of the most admired painters of religious works in the 16th century. In this study the historical significance and achievements of Barocci and his compelling altarpieces are shown within the context of this difficult period in ecclesiastical art. Text in English