Presents a broad selection of the personalities that have shaped the last four centuries of British life, from Elizabeth I to David Beckham, from Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney, portrayed by artists as diverse as Hans Holbein, David Bailey, Joshua Reynolds and Paula Rego.
With more than one million objects at over 200 historic places, the National Trust looks after one of the world’s most significant collections of heritage objects and fine art. '125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust' brings together a selection of highlights.Over 60 curators and specialists helped select the objects from places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reflect the quality and range of the collections in our care.The book takes readers on a journey through time starting with an Ancient Greek vase and ending with 20th-century design. Here, we take you closer to reveal more of the treasures and their connections to our places.
This book brings together fifty exquisite observational portrait drawings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods , including works by Leonardo da Vinci, D�rer, Holbein, Bernini, Carracci, Clouet , Rubens and Rembrandt . More than a record of the sitters ' appearance, these works capture a moment of connection between artist and sitter: an encounter.
The book explores the shift in portraiture from being an exclusive privilege of the elite to becoming accessible to the urban middle class in the late 16th century. It highlights how this change allowed merchants, lawyers, and other professionals to gain social visibility, reflecting the evolving dynamics of class and identity in English society. As portraiture became more widespread, it not only represented individuals but also signified the growing importance of the middle class and their contributions to culture and industry.