Anthony Van Dyck was one of the most influential and celebrated painters of the 17th century, and his works are still admired and studied by art lovers around the world. This magnificent volume reproduces over 500 of Van Dyck's most important works, from his early portraits to his later religious and mythological scenes. Accompanied by a biographical introduction and expert commentary, this book is a stunning tribute to one of the great masters of European art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.