The Vatican: All the paintings A Grebe English

• The exhibition "The Vatican: All the paintings" is organised and divided into 23 sections representing the museums and areas of the Vatican, including the Pinacoteca, the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments, the Vatican Palaces, St. Peter's Basilica and more.
• 180 of the most iconic and significant paintings and other works of art are highlighted, with 300-word analyses by art historian Anja Grebe on the key attributes of the work, what to look for when viewing it, the artist's inspirations and techniques, biographical information about the artist, their impact on art history, and more.
• The 1206 works of art are annotated with the name of the painting and artist, the date of the work, the artist's birth and death dates, the medium used, the size of the work, and the catalogue number (if applicable).
• The book's design allows the reader to peruse and enjoy the 180 featured paintings, both full-page and half-page, as well as the rest of the collection, which is presented in groups of four and six per page.
• Several fold-outs throughout the book show triptychs, ceilings and frescoes at an even larger size.
• Larger works of art, such as ceilings and frescoes, include overviews and details of the masterpieces.
• Pages: 512
• Author: Javier Montes
• Language: English
• Year: 2014
• ISBN: 978-1579129439

Publisher: Abrams