ARTISTS' MANUALS -- LAIRESSE, G. de. Groot Schilderboek, Waar in de Schilderkonst in al haar deelen grondig werd onderweezen, (…). 2e dr., verm. met des schryvers levensbeschryving. Haarl., J. Marshoorn, 1740. 2 in 1 vol. (54), 434, (34); 400, (28) pp. W. engr. front., portr. of the author & 66 engr. plates. 4°. Cont. vellum. (Loose in binding, a bit browned/foxed, a few quires of 2nd vol. partly waterstained).
Important work on artistic theory by the Dutch painter Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711) with lots of practical information on the art of painting. - Kunst op schrift 342/343; Arntzen/Rainwater H100; Kat. Orn. Berl. 4626.€ 180