DVORAK (František). Holbein Drawings - Lot 76

DVORAK (František). Holbein Drawings Paris, Éditions Cercle d'Art. A major work devoted to the graphic art of Hans Holbein the Younger, one of the greatest portraitists of the Northern Renaissance. Here, the author examines the preparatory drawings, portraits, and studio sketches that attest to the master’s virtuosity in observing the human face and his mastery of line. Richly illustrated, this volume offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s creative process and serves as an excellent overview of the art of drawing during the Renaissance. Cercle d’Art’s publications devoted to the great European masters continue to be highly regarded for the quality of their illustrations. Description: Large quarto, hardcover with an illustrated dust jacket. Numerous black-and-white and color reproductions. Dust jacket shows some scuffing and minor wear.