Adam Elsheimer: 1578-1610

The definitive monograph and exhibition catalogue for Adam Elsheimer (1578–1610), the influential German Baroque painter who spent most of his short life in Rome. Published to accompany the major retrospective at the Städel Museum (Frankfurt), the National Gallery of Scotland, and Dulwich Picture Gallery, this volume is edited by Rüdiger Klessmann, the world’s leading authority on the artist. It offers a complete survey of Elsheimer's surviving oeuvre, famous for his minute "cabinet paintings" on copper that blended Northern attention to detail with Roman grandeur. Key Features: The "Nocturnes": Detailed analysis of Elsheimer's pioneering use of night lighting and chiaroscuro (most notably in The Flight into Egypt), which profoundly influenced Rubens and Rembrandt. Copper Paintings: High-quality color plates that capture the luminous, enamel-like finish of his works on copper. Biography: Includes new research on his tragic death and his connections within the Roman art world. Physical Description: Quarto. 246 pages. Profusely illustrated in color. …