The Universal Art of Samuel van Hoogstraten (1627-1678)
Painter, Writer, and Courtier
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Published:1st Jul '13
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This book offers an in-depth exploration of Samuel van Hoogstraten's contributions to art, literature, and science during the Dutch Golden Age.
Samuel van Hoogstraten was a remarkable figure of the Dutch Golden Age, renowned not only as a talented painter but also as a pioneer in the realm of optical illusions. His innovative techniques captured the attention of contemporary natural scientists, showcasing the intersection of art and science during his time. In addition to his artistic pursuits, van Hoogstraten was a prolific writer, contributing to the early development of Dutch literature through novels, plays, and a significant treatise on painting. His travels to major European cities such as Rome, Vienna, and London influenced his work and introduced the refined manners of European courtiers to the Low Countries.
In The Universal Art of Samuel van Hoogstraten (1627-1678), a diverse group of specialists explores various dimensions of van Hoogstraten's oeuvre, revealing how interconnected art, literature, and science were in the cultural landscape of the era. The contributors focus on his artistic theories, literary contributions, and the role of his paintings within his social networks. They also examine his interactions with influential figures in Italy and Britain, as well as the impact of his mentor, Rembrandt, on his artistic development.
This book not only uncovers lesser-known works but also highlights the dynamic relationships between visual art and written expression. By doing so, it makes a significant contribution to our understanding of van Hoogstraten's universal art and its broader implications for Early Modern cultural history.
"The book is beautifully edited and the good quality of the illustrations contributes to the reader's pleasure." -- Victor I. Soichita, De Zeeventiende Eeuw, translated from French into English by Marie Gyger
"This volume on the artist, writer, and poet Samuel van Hoogstraten adds considerably to our understanding of Rembrandt’s most learned and cosmopolitan pupil. The rich contributions cover all aspects of his career, highlighting little known activities such as Van Hoogstraten’s poetry and novels. These inspiring and thought-provoking proceedings complement recent monographic publications on Samuel van Hoogstraten. Moreover, this book is an important contribution to the history of knowledge in the early-modern Netherlands." -- C. Tico Seifert, Senior Curator of Northern European Art, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
"Samuel van Hoogstraten is a fascinating, complex artist whose art and writings make him central to understanding seventeenth-century Dutch art. Despite several recent studies devoted to aspects of his contribution, he remains understudied and perhaps misunderstood. He is also an artist who is currently of great interest. The proposed volume of collected essays, which will surely appeal to a broad readership, is most welcome not just for its subject matter – Samuel van Hoogstraten – but also for its original interpretations and impressive range of perspectives and approaches. (..) Thijs Weststeijn is an outstanding, rigorous researcher and an original thinker who has more significantly than anyone else advanced the study of SvH. H." -- Perry Chapman, Professor of Art History, University of Delaware
"The work of Samuel van Hoogstraten as painter, poet, and art theorist opens a fascinating window on the intellectual culture of the Dutch Golden Age. This book brings together a roster of distinguished scholars to explore all facets of Hoogstraten's career. It is especially welcome given the scarcity of substantive publications in English on Dutch literature and art theory." -- Stephanie Dickey, Bader Chair in Northern Baroque Art, Queen's University
ISBN: 9789089645234
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296 pages