The historical and iconographic details in this early Spanish painting by Jaun de Flandes make it one of M&G’s most intriguing works.
Tag Archives: 1500s
In this triptych the artist beautifully pictures several of the most familiar Christmas story events.
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.
Marietta Robusti’s Allegory of Wisdom is an excellent example of how Renaissance artists used both Christian and mythological iconography to explore a theme.
The Life of Hezekiah Is Prolonged Fifteen Years
Weaver of the Hezekiah Series
Brussels, c. 1530
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The Nativity
Master of the Borghese Tondo
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Casket
Unknown Flemish, 15th century
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Praying Hands
Albrecht Dürer
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St. Augustine
Gaspar de Crayer
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