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The Sale of the Century: Artistic Relations Between Spain and Great Britain, 1604-1655
by Jonathan Brown ; John Elliott
Binding: Hardcover, illustrated edition edition, 320 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press
List Price: USD $70.00
Weight: 467
Dimension: H: 0.75 x L: 12.28 x W: 0.6 inches
ISBN 10: 0300097611
ISBN 13: 9780300097610
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In 1649, following his defeat in the civil war, Charles I was executed, and his personal effects, including his great collection of works of art, were put up for sale. Over the next four years, masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Mantegna, Veronese, and other famous artists were covertly acquired by the Spanish ambassador in London. He shipped them to Madrid, where they were divided between the collections of Philip IV and his principal minister, Luis de Haro. In this book distinguished historians and art historians trace the political and artistic relationship of Britain and Spain in the first half of the seventeenth century, culminating in this 'Sale of the Century.' The book includes portraits and biographies of the leading figures, contemporary representations of the major historical events, and an account of many of the masterpieces that moved from London to Madrid. This fascinating book is the catalogue for an exhibition held at the Museo del Prado from March 15 to June 2, 2002.

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