Catalogs & Exhibitions

Catalogs and exhibitions are important tools for researchers because they are created to highlight a choice selection of artists based on a curator’s rationale for inclusion. It must be noted that because of the fact that these types of publications are particular in regards to artists considered for inclusion they are not comprehensive. Different from a survey of the period as a whole, they often provide a unique interpretation of the art. These are invaluable tools which can be used to gain an understanding of the interconnectivity between many of the artists of the period.

Bernt, W. (1970). The Netherlandish painters of the seventeenth century. London: Phaidon.

This is an excellent resource for researchers because it provides information on many artists, including their signature and any pupils they might have taught. It also includes many of the lesser known Dutch artists of the period. It is an older book, so another resource with better plates should be consulted for image comparison.

• Location: 3rd Floor Oversize
• Call #: ND636 .B4315
• ISBN: 071481427X
• Contains Bibliography: N/A

Blankert, A. (1999). Dutch classicism in seventeenth-century painting. Rotterdam: NAi.

This is a catalog of an exhibition put together by Dr. Albert Blankert, one of the world’s preeminent Vermeer scholars. Of special interest to researchers will be the emphasis placed on how Greek and Roman classicism influenced a particular school of Dutch painters in the 17th century. This catalog contains excellent color plates, and several scholarly essays.

• Location: 3rd Floor Oversize
• Call #: ND636 .B4315
• ISBN: 9056621211
• Contains Bibliography: N/A

Detroit Institute of Arts, & Keyes, G. S. (2004). Masters of Dutch painting: Detroit Institute of Arts. Detroit: Detroit Institute of Arts, in association with D Giles Ltd., London.

Dr. George S. Keyes is the former curator of European paintings at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan. This catalog focuses on many of the lesser known Dutch artists of the 17th century. It contains quality plates and lots of textual information. It is a good survey of Dutch art in the 17th century.

• Location: 3rd Floor Oversize
• Call #: ND646 .D48 2004
• ISBN: 9781904832041
• Contains Bibliography: p. 272-284

Spicer, J. A., Orr, L. F., & Bok, M. J. (1997). Masters of light: Dutch painters in Utrecht during the golden age. Baltimore: Walters Art Gallery.

This catalog was put together by James A. Murnaghan, curator of Renaissance and Baroque art, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland. Of particular interest to researchers will be its emphasis on the geographical area of Utrecht. It also pays close attention to the lesser known artists, avoiding the habit of many publications of focusing on Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.

• Location: 3rd Floor Oversize
• Call #: ND651.U88 S67 1997
• ISBN: 0300073399
• Contains Bibliography: p. 441-473