* Sandro Botticelli: The Drawings for Dante's Divine Comedy*

An exhibition at London's Royal Academy of Arts, opening March 2001, assembles the 91 extant drawings, executed some time during the 1480s, by Sandro Botticelli to illustrate Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy. This is the accompanying catalogue, including a commentary and seven essays. I believe it is a first edition. A beautiful book for art lovers and a gorgeous coffee table book. Product information Publisher:Royal Academy of Arts; Edition: 1st edition (20 Sept. 2000) Language: English Hardcover ‎ 357 pages ISBN-10 ‎0810966336 ISBN-13 ‎978-0810966338 Dimensions ‎25.17 x 4.19 x 31.04 cm Over 500 years after their creation, all the extant drawings will be shown together for the first time at the Kulturforum, Berlin, the Scuderie Papali at Quirinale, Rome, and the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Each is illustrated in full colour in the catalogue and accompanied by a commentary on Botticelli's response to Dante's poem. They are followed by seven authoritative essays on aspects of Botticelli's and Dante's work, on Divine Comedy illustration in general and on the technique of Botticelli's drawings, illustrated in full colour throughout. The book is in really great condition, but does have a small amount of wear and tear to the exterior. No damage at all to the inside. Please see pics for details. ***Items bought as seen. No returns.***