Het Schilder-boeck -

Het Schilder-boeck -

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

The book is divided into six distinct parts that blend theoretical instruction with historical biography: Het schilder-boeck

: A continuation of Vasari’s work, updated for a Northern audience. : An interpretation of Ovid's myths to help

: A didactic poem outlining technical advice for young painters, covering topics such as drawing, color, and composition. covering topics such as drawing