Isenheim Altarpiece by Scheja, George (1970) Hardcover [Hardcover] Scheja, Georg

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Dust jacket has some wear. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This 1970 hardcover edition of “Isenheim Altarpiece” by Georg Scheja offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most renowned and influential masterpieces of Renaissance art. The Isenheim Altarpiece, created by the German painter Matthias Grünewald between 1512 and 1516, is a monumental polyptych that adorned the monastery of the Antonite order in Isenheim, Alsace. Scheja’s in-depth analysis delves into the altarpiece’s intricate symbolism, vivid colors, and expressive depictions of human suffering and redemption, which revolutionized the artistic representation of religious themes.

Grünewald’s innovative use of distorted figures and intense emotion reflected the turmoil of the era, marked by the Reformation, the Peasants’ War, and the ever-present threat of the Black Death. This volume provides invaluable context, tracing the altarpiece’s creation and its impact on subsequent generations of artists, from the German Expressionists to modern masters like Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon. With its scholarly insights and rich illustrations, this book is a must-have for art historians, collectors, and anyone captivated by the enduring power of this Gothic masterwork.