The Lamentation Of The Death Of Christ, 17th Century

17th Century

Portrait Of the Artists Mother, MAXWELL ASHBY ARMFIELD (1882-1972) Portrait of the artist's mother, Margaret Armfield née Maxwell, depicted full length in a mock entourage with t...

A Family Walk, 19th Century Imre Gergely (1868-1914) 19th century Hungarian Impressionist scene of a family walking through a summer garden, oil on can...

Four Cockfighting Scenes, 19th Century English School Circa 1880 English School cockfighting scene, oil on panels. Good quality and condition rare matching set of four fighting sc...

Portrait Of King Edward VI (1537-1553) as Prince Of Wales, 16th Century English School - Oil on panel - circa 1547 Large 16th Century portrait of Edward VI as Prince Of Wales, oil...

Portrait Of Eleanor Of Toledo, Duchess of Florence (1522-1562), 16th Century after AGNOLO BRONZINO (1503-1572) 16th century Italian Old Master court portrait of Eleanor Of Toledo,...

Portrait Of Elizabeth Percy, Countess of Northumberland (1646-1690), 17th Century Studio of Jan MYTENS (1640-1670) Large 17th portrait of Elizabeth Percy Countess of Northumberlan...

15th century, Italian Circle of Antonio del Pollaiuolo (1429-1498) Portrait of an Italian Noblewoman Oil and tempura on poplar panel With partial inscription: ALZETAPIN Provenance:...

Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo c.1444-1477 Italy Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian Tempera on panel These exceptionally rare early Renaissance panels of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian are an extraordinary new discovery. Based on the research of art historians Marco Tanzi and Andrea de Marchi, it is believed that these represent the missing panels from the famed polyptych formerly displayed on the altar of the Chapel of San Nicola da Tolentino in the Church of Sant’Agostino in Cremona, Italy. To find two matching early Renaissance panels outside of a museum or church, particularly in such remarkable condition, is an extraordinary rarity. The central and left-sided panels of the original five-part polyptych are currently in the collection of the Museo Civico Ala Ponzone in Cremona. These panels have luckily remained intact, and respectively portray the Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Donor, Saint Nicholas of Tolentino (the chapel’s namesake) and Saint George. While the present panels have since been reduced, that they belong to the Cremonese altarpiece is confirmed by a number of stylistic elements. All five panels contain the same rich decorative arabesque pattern on their stamped gold background, while the figures’ knurled haloes are identical in both their fineness of line and use of perspective. The proportions of the figures coincide perfectly; Saints Cosmas and Damian would have originally also been depicted as full-length figures, fitting into the vertical, Gothic style of the altarpiece. According to the Christian religion, Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian were 3rd century physicians born in Arabia. Little is known about their lives except that they were reputedly twin brothers and that they were martyred in Syria during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian. It was believed that the saints were skilled in healing, and when their medicines failed, their faith and prayers could always perform miracles. Thus, the saints are often depicted with their medical equipment while wearing the traditional medieval doctor’s garb of crimson robes and distinctive round red hats. The saints are similarly depicted in the present panels, though considering the manner in which they have been cut, their medical tools are not immediately evident. The saints were highly popular as patrons of wealthy families during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, particularly the Medici, and thus they occur frequently in art from the era. The twins, for instance, are found in the famed San Marco Altarpiece by Fra Angelico in the San Marco Museum (Florence), as well as in a set of Medici panels crafted by Filippo Lippi...

A portrait of courtier and politician John Poyntz, after Hans Holbein, circa 1644 - 1674. This painting is based on a drawing by Hans Holbein, part of the drawings collection of the ...

Figurative Group Roman Catholic Saints Italian School, late 17th century/ early 1700's sketch of a lamb showing verso to panel oil painting on panel, framed framed: 20 x 24 inches bo...

Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli 1493 - 1560 after Andrea del Sarto 1486 – 1530 Italian, created Circa 1863 Signed Gianni Oil on Panel. Oval Image size 8.3 inches x 6.5 inches ( 21cm x ...

Self-Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci 1452 - 1519 after & of Leonardo da Vinci Italian, dated 1863 Signed Gianni Oil on Panel. Oval Image size 8.3 inches x 6.5 inches ( 21cm x 16.5cm ) ...