Title: Pieter Snayers, 1592-1667 : battle painter of the 17th century /
Authors: Sennewald, Roland, 1955-; Snayers, Peter, 1592-after 1666.; Hrnčiřík, Pavel,; Eschbach, Jan Martin
Year: 2018
Subjects: Snayers, Peter,; Battles in art; Battles in art
Abstract: "Born in Antwerp, Pieter Snayers was a typical representative of this generation of painters. From a military historian's point of view, his works are considered particularly authentic. Many of his paintings showing sieges betray meticulous care in the depiction of the cities and fortresses concerned. Snayers' topographical and analytical approach remains unsurpassed. Even his paintings of major battles (which rarely occurred) defy any form of profound criticism. Snayers' rendering of the everyday life of the common people involved is straighforward, graphic and occasionally dramatic. We are thus able to gain insight into the events of his time unimpeded by clichés and historic myth. Pieter Snayers' works are on display in numerous collections worldwide. With the help of his paintings, many of which are very large in format, this lavishly illustrated book will seek to relate the history of the conflicts depicted. Roland Sennewald has compiled a collection of more than 100 of Snayers' works from all over the world, creating an impressive testimony of his creative talent and relating the story of both the Eighty and Thirty Years Wars, and the times before and after." --