Artus Quellinus

The Flemish master Artus Quellinus (1609–1668) ranks among the most
important sculptors of the seventeenth century. During his training in
Antwerp and Rome, he developed a distinctive, classicist Baroque style
that earned him international acclaim. His oeuvre ranges from refined
terracotta figures to monumental saintly statues, demonstrating an
extraordinary mastery of form and material.

Quellinus devoted nearly fifteen years to his magnum opus: the impressive
sculptural programme of the Amsterdam Town Hall. In marble, he brought
heroes, gods and stories to life and rendered plants and animals in
exquisite detail. Thanks in part to his sculptures, the building – now the
Royal Palace Amsterdam – was hailed by contemporaries as the eighth
wonder of the world.

This richly illustrated book sheds new light on Quellinus’s life and work,
revealing how his influence extended far beyond Holland and Flanders.
Even today, three and a half centuries later, this versatile artist continues
to astonish and move viewers with his exceptional gift for capturing
emotion and movement in stone.