FOCILLON (Henri), Van Eyck - Lot 158

FOCILLON (Henri), Van Eyck Paris, Éditions Beaulieu, [circa 1950–1960]. Quarto, paperback, illustrated cover. A study devoted to Jan van Eyck, a founding figure of 15th-century Flemish painting and one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art. Written by Henri Focillon, one of the most brilliant art historians of the 20th century, this work offers a scholarly yet sensitive analysis of the Flemish master’s oeuvre. The author highlights the technical and aesthetic innovations that made Van Eyck famous: his exceptional mastery of oil painting, precision of detail, subtlety of lighting effects, and the symbolic depth of his compositions. The reproductions included in this volume allow readers to appreciate the painter’s great masterpieces, notably the famous Altarpiece of the Mystical Lamb and the portraits that left a lasting mark on the history of European painting. This volume is part of an elegantly illustrated introductory art series, intended for art history enthusiasts as well as collectors of mid-20th-century art books.