The Louvre is regarded as one of the world's greatest museums, not only for the quality of its holdings, but also for the quantity: more than 400,000 paintings, drawings and sculptures are to be found within its walls. Collectors like Francois I - who acquired the magnificent canvasses of Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and Raphael - and Louis XIV, who amassed masterpieces of the French seventeenth century, laid the foundations of the collections. This book presents, in rich details, 150 of the greatest paintings and objects from the vast collections assembled by Francois I, Louis XIV, Napoleon III and successive museum directors. These range from exquisite miniatures and reliefs to detached frescoes and vast monumental works. Each work is shown with details in full colour, and is accompanied by an informative narrative on its significance and history by Henri Loyrette and curators at the Louvre. Large details focus on particular areas of interest and highlight the artist's style and techniques.
- ISBN10 2866562968
- ISBN13 9782866562960
- Publish Date 1 January 1999
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 12 March 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scala Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English