| Genres: | FR Beaux-Arts |
| Authors: | Henri Bouchot |
| Language: | french |
| Type: | Digital |
Quelques Dames du XVIe Siècle et leurs Peintres (English: Some Ladies of the 16th Century and Their Painters) is a book by French art historian Henri Bouchot, first published in 1888. It is a collection of essays on the portraits of noblewomen painted in the 16th century, with a particular focus on the work of French, Italian, and German artists.
Bouchot begins the book with an overview of the role of the portrait in 16th-century society. He argues that portraits were not simply works of art, but also served as social documents, recording the sitter's status, wealth, and family ties. He also discusses the different types of portraits that were popular in the 16th century, such as full-length portraits, three-quarter-length portraits, and profile portraits.
The rest of the book is devoted to individual portraits of noblewomen. Bouchot discusses each portrait in detail, providing information about the sitter, the artist, and the context in which the portrait was painted. He also analyzes the portrait's style and iconography, and offers insights into the sitter's personality and life.
Some of the most notable portraits discussed in the book include:
Portrait of Diane de Poitiers by François Clouet (1540)
Portrait of Eleonora of Toledo by Titian (1545)
Portrait of Barbara Blomberg by Lambert Sustris (1556)
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I by Nicholas Hilliard (1575)
Portrait of Artemisia Gentileschi by Orazio Gentileschi (c. 1630)
Quelques Dames du XVIe Siècle et leurs Peintres is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of portraiture or the lives of noblewomen in the 16th century. It is a well-written and informative book that is sure to appeal to a wide audience.
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