Northern Renaissance
Booksreview
Two catalogues reveal how circles of influence were the driving force behind the Northern Renaissance
The books explore the importance of artist and patronage networks centred on the Holbeins
Exhibitionspreview
Major Hugo van der Goes survey shows there was more to the Old Master than mere ‘madness’
Exhibition at the Gemäldegalerie explores myths around the artist's mental state popularised by a later painting, as well as his position in Western art history
Albrecht Dürernews
A flying visitation: presence of life-size insect in Dürer painting puzzles experts
Early copy of The Feast of the Rose Garlands in National Gallery exhibition includes a fly on the lap of the Virgin
Exhibitionspreview
Rare loans bolster biggest ever Jan van Eyck show
Visitors will be able to get up close to Ghent Altarpiece panels and compare the Flemish artist to his Italian peers at Museum of Fine Arts show in Ghent
Book Shortsreview
How the Habsburgs conquered by having arms rather than using them
New book and exhibition shows that the arms and armour of the Emperor Maximilian I were the visible signs of his chivalry
Booksreview
Back to scuola: book series provides accessible introduction to Italian and Northern Renaissance art
The five volumes offer a range of perspectives and chronological breadth for budding scholars of the field