Studies in Perspective and captions for their images

and captions for their images

This volume contains meticulous reproductions of all 36 plates from rare English editions published in 1867–69

Side by side with its architectural splendor

simple and complex quilts

Studies in Perspective and captions for their imagesWhen the Renaissance reached Northern Europe, Jan Vredeman de Vries (15271604) ranked among its most influential advocates. His books of architectural engravings opened new avenues of invention, reflecting the era's artistic crosscurrents. Their combination of Northern and Southern elements forms a powerful expression of sixteenth century Netherlands culture and constitutes a new style that spread throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and the British