Lives of the Most Eminent Painters 2 Vol Set

A hefty two-volume set in which the leading painters were profiled by artist, architect and historian Giorgio Vasari. Originally published in the 16th Century. This deluxe Heritage Press reprint edition includes 32 color reproductions by various artists, as well as woodcut portraits by Vasari which were made for the 1568 edition. Included are 5 additional Fritz Kredel woodcuts made for this edition in the style of Vasari. --- Translated from the Italian by Mrs. Jonathan Foster. Selected, edited, and with an introduction by Marilyn Aronberg Lavin. With Sandglass flyer laid in (New York, No. --- In decorated maroon paper-covered boards backed in maroon cloth, with gilt-stamped titling & decorations to spines. Slipcases covered in maroon paper, matching the covers., ISBN13: B000IY1JCQ ISBN10: B000IY1JCQ Material Type: hardcover