This incredible work is, quite rightly, given several pages, shown both in completely opened form, and in several detailed and reverse-panel views. As well as quite a bit of work by the titular 'Meister', including some of uncertain pedigree, and some attributed not to him as such, but to his studio, there are also a number of incredible tapestries and pages from illuminated manuscripts, as well as several works by other artists showing his influence.Īmongst his most famous works are a number of crucifixion scenes, with vividly tearful Marys in feinting fits, and a truly spectacular last judgement, known as the Beauner Altarpiece, in which a rainbow riding red robed Jesu presides over the risen dead, some going to the heavenly city, whilst others grimace and grasp at each other as they plunge, terror-stricken into the maw of hell. And for just over a fiver! Okay the text is in German, but this nonetheless remains a sumptuously illustrated and richly rewarding feast for the eyes and the mind. Having recently (at the time of first writing this review) enjoyed Andrew Graham Dixon's High Art Of The Low Countries TV series, and seen both an original van der Weyden and a copy of this book at the National Trust property Upton House, my wife and I - both art makers and art lovers - thought we'd check and see if the book was available on Amazon.
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