Author: | Lita-Rose Betcherman | ISBN: | 9780986728716 |
Publisher: | Bev Editions | Publication: | August 27, 2010 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
Author: | Lita-Rose Betcherman |
ISBN: | 9780986728716 |
Publisher: | Bev Editions |
Publication: | August 27, 2010 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
Language: | English |
Balthazar Gerbier, an artist and architect, connoisseur and curator, secret agent and diplomat, a friend of Rubens and counsellor to kings, his life offers a window into dazzling 17th century England and Europe. Gerbier assembled the famous art collection for the Duke of Buckingham at London's York House. Lita-Rose Betcherman has written the definitive and long-awaited biography of Gerbier.
Balthazar Gerbier, an artist and architect, connoisseur and curator, secret agent and diplomat, a friend of Rubens and counsellor to kings, his life offers a window into dazzling 17th century England and Europe. Gerbier assembled the famous art collection for the Duke of Buckingham at London's York House. Lita-Rose Betcherman has written the definitive and long-awaited biography of Gerbier.