Veronese 1528-1588

This definitive reappraisal of the artist provides a fascinating account of painting and patronage in 16th-century Venice. Xavier F. Salomon traces Veronese´s career from its beginnings in Verona, where he developed an art shaped by the rediscovery of antiquity, to Venice, where he established a successful workshop. Generous illustrations, including numerous details, reveal the distinctive tactile qualities of Veronese´s technique and the beauty of his palette, whether rendering rich textiles, precious metals or female complexions. This splendid book makes a significant contribution to scholarship in the field of 16th-century Venetian painting. Xavier F. Salomon is curator of southern Baroque paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.