Andrea del Sarto by Emil Schaeffer

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Andrea del Sarto by Emil Schaeffer

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By Jacob Brown Posted on Dec 22, 2025

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Authors: Schaeffer, Emil, 1874-1944 Published By : Schaeffer, Emil, 1874-1944

Book Language: German

Hey, I just finished this fascinating little book about Andrea del Sarto, a Renaissance painter nicknamed 'The Faultless Painter.' Ever heard of him? He was technically brilliant, but his story is shadowed by a huge 'what if.' The book explores the central mystery of his life: why did this artist, whom even Michelangelo admired, never quite reach the legendary status of his peers like Raphael or Leonardo? Was it his personal life, a single fateful decision, or something about his very perfection that held him back? It's a quiet, thoughtful look at talent, reputation, and the messy gap between being great and being remembered as a genius.

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verwendete Schreibweisen bleiben gegenüber dem Original unverändert. Besondere Schriftschnitte werden im vorliegenden Text mit Hilfe der folgenden Symbole gekennzeichnet: kursiv: _Unterstriche_ fett: =Gleichheitszeichen= gesperrt: +Pluszeichen+ #################################################################### [Illustration] DIE KUNST · SAMMLUNG ILLUSTRIERTER MONOGRAPHIEN · HERAUSGEGEBEN VON · RICHARD MUTHER · · FÜNFUNDDREISSIGSTER BAND · DIE KUNST SAMMLUNG ILLUSTRIERTER MONOGRAPHIEN _Herausgegeben von_ RICHARD MUTHER _Bisher erschienen:_ Band I. LUCAS CRANACH von RICHARD MUTHER Band II. DIE LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG von CORNELIUS GURLITT Band III. BURNE-JONES von MALCOLM BELL Band IV. MAX KLINGER von FRANZ SERVAES Band V. AUBREY BEARDSLEY von RUDOLF KLEIN Band VI. VENEDIG ALS KUNSTSTÄTTE von ALBERT ZACHER Band VII. EDOUARD MANET UND SEIN KREIS von JUL. MEIER-GRAEFE Band VIII. DIE RENAISSANCE DER ANTIKE von RICHARD MUTHER Band IX. LEONARDO DA VINCI von RICHARD MUTHER Band X. AUGUSTE RODIN von RAINER MARIA RILKE Band XI. DER MODERNE IMPRESSIONISMUS von JUL. MEIER-GRAEFE Band XII. WILLIAM HOGARTH von JARNO JESSEN Band XIII. DER JAPANISCHE FARBENHOLZSCHNITT, Seine Geschichte -- Sein Einfluß von FRIEDR. PERZYŃSKI Band XIV. PRAXITELES von HERMANN UBELL Band XV. DIE MALER VON MONTMARTRE [Willette, Steinlen, T. Lautrec, Léandre] von ERICH KLOSSOWSKI Band XVI. BOTTICELLI von EMIL SCHAEFFER Band XVII. JEAN FRANÇOIS MILLET von RICHARD MUTHER Band XVIII. ROM ALS KUNSTSTÄTTE von ALBERT ZACHER Band XIX. JAMES Mc. N. WHISTLER von HANS W. SINGER Band XX. GIORGIONE von PAUL LANDAU Band XXI. GIOVANNI SEGANTINI von MAX MARTERSTEIG _Fortsetzung auf nächster Seite_ BARD, MARQUARDT & CO., BERLIN W. 62. DIE KUNST SAMMLUNG ILLUSTRIERTER MONOGRAPHIEN _Herausgegeben von_ RICHARD MUTHER _Bisher erschienen ferner:_ Band XXII. DIE WAND UND IHRE KÜNSTLERISCHE BEHANDLUNG von OSCAR BIE Band XXIII. VELASQUEZ von RICHARD MUTHER Band XXIV. NÜRNBERG von HERMANN UHDE-BERNAYS Band XXV. CONSTANTIN MEUNIER v. KARL SCHEFFLER Band XXVI. ÜBER BAUKUNST von CORNELIUS GURLITT Band XXVII. HANS THOMA von OTTO JULIUS BIERBAUM Band XXVIII. PSYCHOLOGIE DER MODE von W. FRED Band XXIX. FLORENZ UND SEINE KUNST von GEORG BIERMANN Band XXX. FRANCISCO GOYA von RICHARD MUTHER Band XXXI. PHIDIAS von HERMANN UBELL Band XXXII. WORPSWEDE (Hans am Ende, Fritz Mackensen, Otto Modersohn, Fritz Overbeck, Karl Vinnen, Heinrich Vogeler) von HANS BETHGE Band XXXIII. JEAN HONORÉ FRAGONARD von W. FRED Band XXXIV. HANDZEICHNUNGEN ALTER MEISTER von OSCAR BIE Band XXXV. ANDREA DEL SARTO von EMIL SCHAEFFER Band XXXVI. MODERNE ZEICHENKUNST von OSCAR BIE Band XXXVII. PARIS von WILHELM UHDE Band XXXVIII. POMPEJI von EDUARD VON MAYER Band XXXIX. MORITZ VON SCHWIND v. OTTO GRAUTOFF Band XL. MICHELAGNIOLO von HANS MACKOWSKY Band XLI. DANTE GABRIELE ROSSETTI v. H. W. SINGER _Weitere Bände in Vorbereitung_ _Jeder Band, in künstlerischer Ausstattung mit Kunstbeilagen und Vollbildern in Tonätzung, kartoniert à Mk. 1.25 ganz in Leder gebunden à Mk. 2.50_ BARD, MARQUARDT & CO., BERLIN W. 62. DIE KUNST SAMMLUNG ILLUSTRIERTER MONOGRAPHIEN _Herausgegeben von_ RICHARD MUTHER _Unsere Mitarbeiter:_ HERMANN BAHR · MALCOLM BELL HANS BETHGE · OSCAR BIE · OTTO JULIUS BIERBAUM · GEORG BIERMANN FRANZ BLEI · E. W. BREDT · W. FRED OTTO GRAUTOFF · CORNEL. GURLITT JARNO JESSEN · RUDOLF KLEIN. ERICH KLOSSOWSKI · PAUL LANDAU · MAX LIEBERMANN · HANS MACKOWSKY MAX MARTERSTEIG · EDUARD VON MAYER · JULIUS MEIER-GRAEFE FRIEDR. PERZYŃSKI · RAINER MARIA RILKE · HANS ROSENHAGEN · EMIL SCHAEFFER · KARL SCHEFFLER · FRANZ SERVAES · HANS W. SINGER · FRITZ STAHL · HERM. UBELL · HERM. UHDE-BERNAYS · WILH. UHDE · ALB. ZACHER. BARD, MARQUARDT & CO. BERLIN W62. [Illustration] SELBSTBILDNIS _al fresco_ [Illustration: DIE KUNST] _Florenz: Uffizien_ DIE KUNST HERAUSGEGEBEN · VON RICHARD MUTHER ANDREA DEL SARTO VON EMIL SCHAEFFER MIT EINER HELIOGRAVÜRE UND VIERZEHN VOLLBILDERN IN TONÄTZUNG ⠶ BARD, MARQUARDT & Cᵒ ⠶ _OLGA MAUKSCH GEWIDMET_ Die Sehnsucht vieler Historiker des Kunstschaffens ist, ein...

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Emil Schaeffer's book isn't a dry biography. It's more like a guided tour through the life of a complex artist. We follow Andrea del Sarto from his promising early work in Florence to his mature career, where his skill with color and composition was undeniable. The narrative keeps circling back to a pivotal moment: his trip to France to work for King Francis I, which ended with him returning to Florence, a decision that history has often questioned.

The Story

The book outlines Andrea's rise as a master painter in Florence, his marriage to Lucrezia, and the steady production of beautiful, devout works for churches and patrons. The core of the story, however, hinges on his time at the French court. He was successful and respected there, but he left, promising to return after a quick trip to Italy. He never did. Schaeffer examines the reasons—family ties, love for his wife, loyalty to Florence—and how this choice possibly limited his fame and legacy, forever marking him as the great artist who stayed home.

Why You Should Read It

I loved how this book makes you think about success on different terms. Andrea wasn't a tragic failure; he was a working, respected artist. Schaeffer pushes us to ask: Is flawless technique enough? The portrait of his marriage to Lucrezia, often blamed for holding him back, is presented with nuance. It made me wonder how much an artist's personal story shapes how we see their work centuries later. It's a quiet, reflective read that sticks with you.

Final Verdict

Perfect for anyone who loves art history but prefers human stories over catalogues of paintings. If you've ever wondered about the artists who almost made it into the top tier of history books, this is for you. It’s a short, insightful companion for a weekend afternoon, especially if you're in the mood for a story about talent, choices, and how we remember people.

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