Portraits of Dante from Giotto to Raffael: A Critical Study, with a Concise Iconography (1911)

""Portraits of Dante From Giotto to Raffael: A Critical Study, with a Concise Iconography"" is a book written by Richard Thayer Holbrook in 1911. In this book, Holbrook provides a comprehensive analysis of the portraits of Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, as depicted by various artists from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The book includes a critical study of the works of notable artists such as Giotto, Botticelli, and Raffael. Holbrook examines the different styles, techniques, and interpretations used by these artists in their depictions of Dante, and provides a detailed account of the historical and cultural context in which these portraits were created. The book also includes a concise iconography, which provides readers with a visual guide to the various symbols and motifs used in the portraits. Overall, ""Portraits of Dante from Giotto to Raffael"" is a valuable resource for scholars, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the life and legacy of Dante Alighieri.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.