Art historians whose interests include Italian painting during the era of the Counter Reformation will welcome this in-depth treatment of the oeuvre of Veronese. Cocke (art history, U. of East
Anglia, UK) draws on his long familiarity with the painter as he details his many paintings, providing both formal analysis and the details of the history of the commission when known. The
political and religious changes taking place in Italy are detailed to show the adjustments Veronese made in producing works that conformed to the cult of saints promoted following the Council
of Trent. The volume is well illustrated with 117 plates, 26 of them in color. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
