ARH 331L Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Karel Van Mander, Hendrik Goltzius, Lucas Van Leyden
8 Sep 2016
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Late 16th century mannerism: from prague to haarlem: hendrick goltzius. Trained with coornhert (well-educated intellectual), taught engravings. Eyes towards viewer, displayed accomplishments around him (music, art, swordfighting, books) Goltzius loved to emulate canon of art/works and raise it to something new/better. Wanted to impress and impress by how he makes his art. Realized print making= ideas widely disseminated, economic possibilities, spread of fame. Elaborate contrast, attention to detail on outfit, flag is huge and encompassing background. 1st great theorist of dutch art (records all artists/travels) In prague, the great attraction for artists at time due to large, powerful patronage (rudolf. Pose is complex and twisting, fully showing off the voluptuous female body in its entirety. Darker depiction of adonis, venus"s feet are in water. Spranger sends mander the holy family, prompting goltzius to emulate it in print. Goltzius"s version is detailed as original, but with over exaggerating lines that net over the images.
