Van Dyck

The Wallace collection commemorates the 400th anniversary of Van Dyck's birth with this publication and an exhibition devoted to the artist's achievements. This book includes in-depth studies of select paintings, including portraits of Philippe le Roy, his teenage bride Marie de Raet and Isabelle Waerbecke, wife of painter Paul de Vos as well as his lyrical work, The Shepherd Paris. A multitude of illustrations as well as examinations of iconography, technique, dating and studio practices produce an insightful and informative read.