TY - BOOK AU - Knackfuss,H. TI - A. van Dyck T2 - Künstler-Monographien: XIII AV - ND PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641 N1 - Release date is 2019-03-19; Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "A. van Dyck" by H. Knackfuß is a monograph on the renowned painter Anton van Dyck, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and artistic contributions of van Dyck, particularly highlighting his significance in portrait painting and his relationship with the famed painter Rubens. Van Dyck emerged as a prominent figure in the art world, particularly in the context of his time, making him a central subject of interest for art historians and enthusiasts. At the start of the book, the author introduces Anton van Dyck, emphasizing his status as one of the greatest portrait painters influenced by Rubens. The opening portion includes details about van Dyck's background, such as his birth in Antwerp in 1599 and the artistic legacy of his family. It outlines his early education in art, including his apprenticeship with Rubens, and his rise to prominence at a very young age. The text recounts van Dyck's early works, showcasing his skills in portraiture that would later define his career, while also hinting at the influences that shaped his distinctive artistic style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59097 ER -