"A major moment of artistic culture has been magisterially sketched by one of its leading authorities."—Larry Silver, The Art Book
"Consistently rewarding . . . a book that is going to transform how Flemish art is understood."—Jeremy Wood, Apollo Magazine
"As well as examining the output and influence of leading figures such as Rubens and Van Dyke, Vlieghe provides the historical, social and cultural context for the development of history painting and other specializations. . . . This book will attract both the informed and general reader."—Alison Smith, Art Newspaper
"Essential for current study of Belgian art."—Choice