Het Schilder-boeck May 2026

: An interpretation of Ovid's myths to help artists choose and understand classical subjects.

Van Mander’s work moved beyond simple biography to establish a comprehensive theory of art tailored to the "Northern style". Het schilder-boeck

: The most crucial section, providing the first major historical record of Northern masters like Jan van Eyck and Albrecht Dürer . : An interpretation of Ovid's myths to help

: A continuation of Vasari’s work, updated for a Northern audience. updated for a Northern audience.