Bronze Pitcher
Belgian, 14th or 15th century
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Tag Archives: 1400s
Madonna and Child with Angels
Jacopo de Carolis
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The Entry into Jerusalem
Signed, “the hand of Theophrastos”
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Madonna and Child with St. John and an Angel
Psuedo Pier Francesco Fiorentino
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In this polyptych (or multi-paneled altarpiece) Gerini not only highlights the Madonna and Christ Child, but also explores the life of Mary Magdalene in his predella.
This is the only signed picture by this early Italian master. It also includes 55 faces!
If Raphael’s paintings reflect the philosophic concepts and artistic tastes that shaped the time, Leonardo’s life and work highlight technical innovations that would take western art to a whole new level.
Madonna of the Fireplace
Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse (attr. to)
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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.
