This book maps the artistic revolution that took place in Rome in the early 17th century in seven essays, written by experts in the field and accompanied by an excellent selection of over eighty masterpieces—of both painting and sculpture.

This collection book presents 106 late-medieval and Renaissance highlights. In this era the cultural centres of Europe were booming. The book introduces the wonderful collection of the Rijksmuseum in 106 illustrated entries and an essay focusing on the artist's world. Book design: Irma Boom.