Dutch Flower Painting 1600-1720

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful Book
Review: I bought this book primarily for it's collection of Dutch floral images. There are many gorgeous color plates depicting works by multiple Dutch masters. As an artist I rank this as one of my best art books. The text is a bit on the dry side but very informative. The author traces the history of the Dutch tulip trade and the economic impact it had on the Netherlands. He also covers floral symbolism of that time. There is a very in depth discussion of the development of Dutch floral art with emphasis on known masters of the art at that time. The author describes the artistic concerns of the time as well as some of the techniques used by the artists to produce the stunning works shown in the book. If you love Dutch florals from the 17th century and early 18th century this book is a "must have."