Andrea del Sarto by Emil Schaeffer

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By Charlotte Girard Posted on Jan 2, 2026

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

Book Language: German

Have you ever wondered about the artists who got labeled as 'good but not great'? That's Andrea del Sarto, the 'Faultless Painter' of the Renaissance. This book isn't just a dry biography; it's about the quiet agony of being technically perfect but missing that spark of genius everyone craves. Schaeffer digs into the man behind the masterpieces—a brilliant craftsman overshadowed by titans like Michelangelo and Raphael, haunted by a wife who may have been his muse or his ruin. It's the story of talent that wasn't enough, and the personal costs of living in the shadow of legends. If you've ever felt like you were almost there but not quite, this one will hit home.

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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 takes us back to 16th-century Florence, a city bursting with artistic giants. At its center is Andrea del Sarto, a painter whose skill was so precise they called him 'senza errori'—without errors. The story follows his rise from a humble background to becoming a sought-after master, only to be constantly compared to the flashier, more dramatic geniuses of his day.

The Story

We see Andrea's life unfold: his incredible technical skill that made his paintings flawless, his complicated marriage to the beautiful but demanding Lucrezia, and his frustrating relationship with patrons and rivals. A key moment comes when King Francis I of France invites him to court, offering fame and fortune. But Andrea returns to Florence, a decision often blamed on Lucrezia, that alters his legacy forever. The book charts his struggle between the quiet perfection of his craft and the loud, lasting fame that always seemed to escape him.

Why You Should Read It

What makes this book stick with you is how human it feels. Andrea isn't a tragic hero or a forgotten genius; he's a profoundly talented man wrestling with the limits of that talent. Schaeffer makes you feel the weight of his quiet studio, the sting of criticism from peers like Michelangelo, and the complexity of a marriage that fueled both his art and his frustrations. It’s less about art history dates and more about the universal feeling of wondering if your best is good enough.

Final Verdict

This is perfect for anyone who loves stories about real people behind historical names, not just the untouchable heroes. If you enjoy Renaissance history, you'll get a fresh look at Florence's art scene from the workshop floor. But it's also great for anyone who’s ever been stuck in the shadow of someone more charismatic or celebrated. It’s a thoughtful, surprisingly relatable portrait of a man and his craft.

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