Mannerist More Art

This drawing shows several studies of a donkey with a carriage. Its style is close to Flemish 17th century artists. On the passepartout one reads "Mathias Scheyer/ Jacob Weyer", both...

During the Counter-Reformation, the traditional cult of saints was encouraged, and spiritual exercises were recommended to come closer to God. In the pai...

Flowers in A Basket by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer. A Still Life of flowers in a basket including jasmine, honeysuckle, dahlias, parrot tulips, delphiniums and white carnations.

Bronze on a marble base It bears Mayo's signature. Trademark Fondart - Lagana Napoli. “Of the first sculpture, a group of highly vigorous original artistry, all that remains is Ada...

Large late 20th Century shell encrusted grotto wall mirror in the style of Anthony Redmile of London. A magnificent and exuberant mirror created from sea ...

De Draeger, 1961 Bronze Medallion with book Numbered 1032 from the edition of 1500 Bronze Medallion: 3-1/8 inches (8 cm) diameter, numbered "1032" on verso of medallion Portfolio Siz...

Two putti with symbols of war and victory (cannons, cannonballs, armour, anchor, lion's head, laurel branch/ olive branch, flag, staff with helmet) in pediment triangle. Probably a design for a painting or architecture Pen-and-ink drawing in black on brownish paper, black wash Plain gold moulding with UV glass Allegory of Victory, 18th Century, Old Master Drawing, By De Wit, Figurative Jacob de Wit...

Old Master Drawing, Flemish School, Portrait or Sketch of a standing young boy. Condition : see photos The drawing is on paper.

Set of Four Louis XVI Style, Bronze, Wall Appliques Two pairs of French Louis XVI style wall decorations having bow and knot bronze detailing with Bacchus mask castings and cut mirr...

It was during the late Meiji period that exquisite examples of bronzes, such as this one, were first seen by the West during the international expositions. It was only the Japanese t...

Attentive observer, may I challenge you to find some unusual elements in this panel painting? One detail has to do with the symbolic use of color, the other with a later adjustment of the image. Indeed! The Blessed Virgin is not dressed in her usual sky blue cloak, which refers to her purity, but in a red robe. During the Late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, the Virgin often wore such a red garment to refer to the Passion of Christ. After all, the blessing Christ child with his orb would shed his blood for the redemption of mankind. The second strange element catches the eye when one looks closer at the little Jesus. It appears that he was originally depicted completely naked, but got on a transparent loincloth over time. In the past there were several times when nudity in art was subject to some form of censorship. For example, the supervision of Christian art was strongly encouraged by the Council of Trent (1545-1563). This assembly was dealing with the inner-ecclesiastical reform of the Roman Catholic Church. One of the important theologians who followed the council’s guidelines was Joannes Molanus (1533-1585). He did not consider the nakedness of the Christ Child to be edifying and pointed out that children could be endangered in this way. He may have been referring to the dangers of paedophilia. During the 19th century, puritanism emerged. A famous example of a moral preacher was Pope Pius IX...

Figurative cast bronze cachepot. This cachepot depicts two nude female figures floating along the top, as though they are immersed in water. Their hair is long and floats on the side...