Lawerence Alma-Tadema

Lawrence Alma-Tadema work has a rich dream-like quality which is well illustrated in this book in full color illustrations. It has four chapters: The Young Dutchman, Romance & History, The History Maker and All’s Right in the World. 

This first chapter tell all about Lawrence Alma-Tadema life, he was  born in the Netherlands but spent most of his adult life in England, becoming a member of the Royal Academy and later gaining a knighthood. He was the quintessential Classicist painter, taking many of his themes from Greek and Roman Mythology.