Imbued with their very own subtleties, the themes of Volker Hermes' portraits symbolize a bygone period. From Italian Excessive Renaissance to French Rococo, his digital reinterpretations playfully cover the faces of wealthy and aristocratic individuals.
Hidden Portraits: Outdated Masters Reimagineda brand new e-book out this month brings collectively a quintessential number of Hermes' works in a single quantity. Highlighting the artist's wry commentary on luxurious, social standing and fame, the choice delves into the historical past of portraiture by means of a humorous lens.
Hermes expands on the ornate silk, brocade and lace robes which have characterised elite style for hundreds of years (beforehand). An unlimited bow cocoons a girl in “Hidden Wright of Derby,” for instance, elaborating a portrait of a rich girl painted by Joseph Wright of Derby, now within the assortment of the Minneapolis Institute of Artwork.
In putting profile, strings of pearls and a inexperienced helmet-like hood envelop Holy Roman Empress Bianca Maria Sforza in “Hidden de Predis,” the 15th-century inspiration for which may be seen at Nationwide Artwork Gallery. .
Discover extra of Hermes' work on his web site and get a replica Hidden portraits on the Bookstore.
