Great Artists, Volume 1 by Jennie Ellis Keysor offers accessible biographical and critical studies of four Old Masters: Raphael, Rubens, Murillo, and Albrecht Dürer. Written for general readers and students, the chapters set each painter in his time, recount the story of his life, and describe his most celebrated works in clear, appreciative prose.
Part of a popular late-Victorian series intended to bring the great painters within reach of a wide audience, the book reflects the era’s effort to democratise knowledge of the fine arts. It is an inviting introduction to four masters of the Renaissance and Baroque. This free EPUB download is cleanly formatted for any e-reader.