Verrocchio (1904)

By Maud Cruttwell

Book Overview

Verrocchio (1904) is a biography written by Maud Cruttwell about the life and work of Andrea del Verrocchio, a prominent artist and master of the Renaissance period. The book covers Verrocchio's early life, his apprenticeship with the goldsmith Giuliano Verrocchi, and his rise to fame as a sculptor, painter, and teacher. Cruttwell delves into Verrocchio's artistic style and techniques, as well as his notable works such as the bronze statue of David and the Baptism of Christ. The book also explores Verrocchio's relationships with his contemporaries and patrons, including Lorenzo de' Medici and Leonardo da Vinci, who was one of his pupils. Verrocchio (1904) provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists of the Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165160331
• ISBN13: 9781165160334
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"