The religious turmoil of the sixteenth century constituted a turning point in the history of Western Christian art. The essays presented in this volume investigate the ways in which both Protestant and Catholic reform stimulated the production of religious images, drawing on examples from across Europe and beyond.



Eight essays by leading scholars in the field
Brings art historians and historians into productive dialogue
Broad chronology, from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century
Broad geographical coverage
Richly illustrated