The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture 1600-1700 by Xavier; De Ceballos, Alfonso Rodriguez G.; Barbour, Daphne S.; Ozone, Judy Bray ISBN 13: 9781857094220

National Gallery London, 2009-12-01. Hardcover. Good. Ex Library Copy,typical library markings. Average Library use.Hardback with Dustjacket. Mylar Jacket Cover Included.All interior pages and overall book is very clean.A good copy for reference, research, or reading enjoyment.

London: National Gallery, 2009. Softcover. VG (rubbed edge-wear to lower wrap w/ light creasing. lower corner creased. tightly bound; appears unread). glossy black, illustrated wraps; white spine w/ printing. 208 pp, profusely illustrated throughout in color. Photo is of the hardcover edition we previous held in our collection; this is the softcover edition with identical cover design, printing. "Published to accompany the exhibition at the National Gallery, London, 21 October 2009-24 January 2010 and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, 28 February-31 May 2010. This text reappraises an art form crucial to the development of Spanish art. In 16th and 17th-century Spain, sculptors worked in a unique relationship with painters, combining their skills to depict, with astonishing realism, the great religious themes.

First edition, first printing hardcover, which is in fine condition (see photos) and signed and inscribed by the author. Seller will carefully wrap book in bubble wrap, box it, and ship it with tracking.In 16th- and 17th-century Spain, sculptors and painters combined their skills to depict, with astonishing realism, the great religious themes. Wooden sculptures of the saints, the Immaculate Conception, or the Passion of Christ were painstakingly carved, gessoed, and intricately painted, even embellished with glass eyes and tears and ivory teeth. Some were shockingly graphic in their depiction of Christ's sufferings; others, beautifully clothed, appeared to bring saints to glorious life. These were objects of divine inspiration to the faithful, whether displayed on altars or processed through the streets on holy days.Featuring new photography, this book reappraises the unique form of Spanish painted wooden sculpture. In addition to examining the sculptures' religious roles, it also explores the unique… Read more

National Gallery, 2009. ~No ownership marks. Many colour illus. ~Robust packaging. All UK orders trackable, others on request.. 1st edn. Hardback. Fine/Fine. 208pp. Large 4to (30.5 x 23.5cm). Binding sound, text unmarked.

London: National Gallery, 2009. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.

National Gallery London, 2009. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Slight wear to cover of dustwrapper.

National Gallery London, 2009. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. In oriiginal shrinkwrap

The National Gallery, London, 2009-10-30. Hardcover. Like New. 2.1983 cent in x 30.3769 cent in x 23.5821 cent in.

Yale University Press. New. 2009. Hardcover. 1857094220 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 224 pages; 178 illustrations. -- with a bonus offer-- May be either: out of print (OOP) and extremely rare in this pristine condition; signed by author or contributor; or a first or special edition .