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Category Archives: Closer Look

Francesco Cavazzoni: Legend of the Finding of the True Cross

The refinement of High Renaissance art motivated mannerist painters like Francesco Cavazzoni to explore other avenues of expression. Legend of the Finding of the True Cross provides an intriguing example.

Giovanni Filippo Criscuolo (attr. to): The Last Judgment

Giovanni Filippo Criscuolo’s The Last Judgment provides a fascinating study not only for its religious iconography but also for its theological and literary allusions.

Stefano Cernotto (attr. to): The Last Supper

The Last Supper was a common subject among 16th-century artists; however, the intriguing iconography in Stefano Cernotto’s rendering displays an inventiveness that is unique.

Salvator Rosa: Landscape with the Baptism of Christ

Salvator Rosa’s panoramic view of Christ’s baptism is not only a beautiful illustration of the Savior’s humility but a stunning example of 17th-century landscape painting.

Domenico Zampieri: St. John the Evangelist

Domenico Zampieri’s St. John the Evangelist is not only a stunning example of the classical Baroque style but arguably one of the most important 17th century pictures in America.

Jaun de Flandes: St. Augustine and St.Roch

The historical and iconographic details in this early Spanish painting by Jaun de Flandes make it one of M&G’s most intriguing works.

Jan Hermansz. van Bijlert: Mary Magdalene Turning from the World to Christ

This arresting Mary Magdalene Turning from the World to Christ identifies Jan van Bijlert with the Utrecht Caravaggisti. The work is a beautiful blending of dramatic qualities of naturalism with the brilliant precision of classicism.

Anthony van Dyck: Mother of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa)

A child prodigy, the young Anthony van Dyck was already producing masterful portraits by the age of 14. While the influence of Rubens and Titian are apparent, van Dyck developed an individual style, more refined and sensitive than his teacher’s.

Jan Swart van Groningen: Nativity Triptych

In this triptych the artist beautifully pictures several of the most familiar Christmas story events.

Jan Gossaert: The Madonna of the Fireplace

Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse, was one of the first Netherlandish painters to integrate an Italian and Northern style. His beautiful Madonna of the Fireplace in one stunning example of his skill.