"Intrigue and Love for the Arts. Rivalries among European Collectors in the Seventeenth Century", in: Gudrun Swoboda (ed.): Idols & Rivals. Artistic Competition in Antiquity and the Early Modern Era. Berlin: Hatje Cantz 2022, pp. 192–199 (original) (raw)

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Examines the intriguing dynamics of rivalry among European collectors in the seventeenth century, highlighting the interplay of competition and collaboration in the acquisition of artworks. The narrative centers on significant events such as the secretive art transactions by David Teniers the Younger, the strategic maneuvers of influential collectors like Don Alonso de Cárdenas, and the role of art agents in shaping the market. It emphasizes how collectors not only sought to acquire masterpieces but also aimed to thwart their rivals, revealing a complex landscape of artistic competition that mirrors broader socio-political contexts.

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