Rijks, Masters of the Golden Age

By Marcel Wanders

- An homage to the 17th-century Dutch masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum's prestigious Gallery of Honour, with over 60 iconic paintings such as Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid- More than 15,000 copies sold in the Netherlands- Featuring writings of Ferran Adri , David Allen, Alain de Botton, Anton Corbijn, Angela Missoni, Jimmy Nelson, Erwin Olaf and many more- Lavishly produced with specially commissioned hand-written calligraphy, and beautifully bound in black boards with gold foil stampingThe latest Marcel Wanders publication Rijks, Masters of the Golden Age pays homage to the 17th-century Dutch masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum's prestigious Gallery of Honour. The unique art publication combines the finest materials, the most innovative techniques and the testimonies of thought leaders and craft masters from around the world. The books bring the reader eye to eye with over 60 iconic paintings such as Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid. Leading contemporary critical thinkers explain how their perception of the world has been influenced by these paintings. Featuring writings of Ferran Adri , David Allen, Alain de Botton, Anton Corbijn, Angela Missoni, Jimmy Nelson, Erwin Olaf and many more, the testimonies add a new way of seeing not only these masterpieces, but also life itself. The book is lavishly produced in genuine leather, with beautiful hand-written calligraphy, and the finest printing technique and paper.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9491525298
• ISBN13: 9789491525292
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 8.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 9.8" x 13.3"