KRÄFTNER, Johann (ed.). Menschenbilder – Götterwelten: The Worlds of Gods and Men. Salzburg: Brandstätter Verlag, 2016. 365 pp. ISBN 978-3-7106-0051-7.
The book explores the rich artistic tradition of depicting gods and humans over more than 300 years of classical European painting and sculpture. It accompanies an exhibition showcasing masterpieces from the Princely Collections of Liechtenstein alongside works from other prestigious collections. The book highlights the interplay between divine and human imagery, tracing themes from biblical and classical mythology through the Renaissance, Baroque, and Biedermeier periods to the 19th century. Featuring notable artists such as Rubens, Van Dyck, and Makart, it reflects on the enduring fascination and complexity of gods and men as subjects of fine art.
Johann Kräftner
