The Land of the Winged Horsemen: Art in Poland 1572-1764

by Walters Art Gallery Staff and Jan K. Ostrowski

Book Overview

In its golden years of the Baroque era, Poland expressed creative ties to east and west in extraordinary works of fine and decorative art. This gorgeously illustrated book displays more than 150 works of art that celebrate the cross-cultural richness of Poland's creative output during this period. From the dramatic uniform of the winged Hussar complete with feathers and leopard skin to traditional portraits of royalty to a Turkish-style beverage...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300079184
• ISBN13: 9780300079180
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 10.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 10.1" x 12.8"