Veronese by François Crastre (1912)
Veronese is a biography of the Italian Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese, written by François Crastre. The book covers Veronese's life and work, from his early years in Verona to his later years in Venice. It examines his artistic influences, his techniques, and his major works, including the Wedding at Cana, the Feast in the House of Levi, and the Allegory of Wisdom and Strength. It also looks at his relationships with patrons, his contemporaries, and his family. The book provides an in-depth look at Veronese's life and art, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the artist and his work.
By François Crastre · First published 1912 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Romance · 9 chapters · 11,910 words
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JUPITER DESTROYING THE VICES (In the Musee du Louvre)
This large composition shows a method rarely employed by Veronese. The great imaginative artist here tried his hand at the more vigorous school of painting, and with complete success. It is especially admired for certain remarkable effects of foreshortening. This picture, painted for the Ducal Palace, served as a ceiling decoration in Louis XIVth's chamber at Versailles, until it was finally transferred to the Louvre.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: François Crastre
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 11,910 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 98 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in 16th century Italy and follows the life of the painter Paolo Veronese, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Biographical Fiction — The book is based on the life of the painter Paolo Veronese, making it a biographical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationships of the characters, making it a romance novel.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, making it a literary fiction novel.
Tags
1528-1588 · 1588 · Masterpieces in Colour · Veronese · also · artist · br · caliari · cana · city · composition · day
Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- THE FIRST YEARS
- THE SOJOURN IN VENICE
- THE WEDDING AT CANA
- VERONESE AND THE INQUISITION
- THE JOURNEY TO ROME
- THE RETURN TO VENICE
- THE DECORATION OF THE DUCAL PALACE
- THE LAST YEARS