Descriptive & Historical Catalogue of the Pictures of the National Gallery

Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the paintings of the National Gallery of London, arranged by artist and including biographical information and critical commentary. Includes high-quality reproductions of many of the paintings, as well as detailed descriptions of their composition, style, and iconography. Of interest to art historians, students, and general readers with an interest in European painting. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.