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Delve into the enigma of one of art's most captivating masterpieces with Carola Hicks' riveting investigation. Prefaced by the inimitable Grayson Perry, this book unravels the secrets shrouding Jan van Eyck's 1434 'Arnolfini Portrait', which graces London's National Gallery.
What lies behind the emerald-clad maiden's visage? Is it a nuptial commemoration, a pregnancy announcement, or perhaps a sombre tribute to a wife lost in childbirth? Could it be a mere sartorial statement or a symbol of affluence? Hicks, armed with her razor-sharp art historian's toolkit, embarks on a thrilling quest to decrypt this perplexing painting that has baffled scholars for centuries.
Prepare to revisit the National Gallery with fresh eyes and a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of this Western art enigma. As the Independent on Sunday aptly puts it, this tome will revolutionise your perspective on this timeless masterpiece.
Book ISBN: | 9780099526896 |
Book Author: | Carola Hicks |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 21 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2012-09-06 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 260g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’