Marcel Wanders - RIJKS - Masters of the Golden Age - 2016

RIJKS, Masters of the Golden Age – Malerier fra Æresgalleriet
A spectacular and richly produced art book conceived and designed by internationally renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

Published in 2016 by VivaLetta and Uitgeverij Komma, this monumental publication celebrates the masterpieces from the Gallery of Honour of the Rijksmuseum.

The book contains magnificent large-format reproductions of masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, including works by Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen and other important Dutch masters.

What makes this publication particularly attractive is the combination of Old Master paintings with contemporary graphic design and elaborate calligraphy. Numerous details of the paintings are reproduced on a large scale, accompanied by specially commissioned texts, interviews and quotations.

Beautifully executed binding with extremely elaborate gold-coloured decoration to both boards and spine, gilt page edges and three ribbon markers in red, white and blue.

This copy is offered together with the matching wooden book stand/table shown in the photographs, making it particularly attractive for display.

Bibliographical details:
Marcel Wanders – RIJKS, Masters of the Golden Age
VivaLetta / Uitgeverij Komma, 2016
Art & Content Director: Marcel Wanders
Paintings photographed from the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Printed and bound in Kranj, Slovenia.

Condition:
In near mint condition. The binding, gilt decoration, gilt page edges and interior are exceptionally well preserved. Clean and fresh throughout. The accompanying wooden stand/table is also in excellent condition.

A very impressive publication and a decorative object in its own right — combining Dutch Golden Age painting with the distinctive contemporary design of Marcel Wanders.