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Large 17th century Italian old master - Noli me tangere - Christ in the garden with Mary Magdalene The Italian art historian Federico Zeri has conserved a painting in his archives w...

17th century Old Master painting depicting the Infant Christ with Mary and St. Anne attributed to Nicolas de Liemaker The artist of the present work wonderfully captured the loving gaze of Maria, looking in awe at her child. One can sense the tenderness and love in her eyes. The eyes of Christ appears to be filled with wisdom and love and a finely painted aura crowns his and his mother's heads. St. Anne, Mary's mother, gently holds the infant whilst gazing adoringly at him. The painting is not only a beautiful depiction of Christ and his mother and grandmother, but also a sweet image of the tender bond between a mother's and their children. The vibrant and soft colours of the fabric create a soft cocoon around the figures and seem to further emphasis the beauty and importance of the depicted scenery and its protagonists. Nicolaas de Liemaecker (also spelled as Liemaker or Liemackere) was a Flemish painter born in Ghent in 1601. He was also known under the name Nicolaas Roose. His father was Jacobus de Liemaecker, a painter upon glass. Nicolaas is reported to have been trained by his father and Gaspard de Crayer II (1), an apprenticeship with Otto Van Veen has also been suggested. In 1624 he worked at the Court of the Bishop of Paderborn and for Ferdinand of Bavaria. He later returned to his native city, where he focused on religious and historical paintings. He was a very accomplished and celebrated artist who attained a high rank in his profession. He witnessed the baptisms of Pieter and Janne-Marie Van Hulle...

17th Century Flemish Painting "A bustling scene of fishermen, merchants and visitors in a peaceful and picturesque port village” This intriguing painting offers a wonderful and real...

Romantic 19th century painting of a peaceful countryside scenery depicting a family of sheep with their little lambs and goats by the Scottish artist Joseph Denovan Adam. Joseph Den...

"Venice Beauty" captures the romantic allure of Venice with a mesmerizing view of a gondola gliding through turquoise waters. The scene is framed by a row of elegant, sunlit building...

Foster Jewell (American, 1893-1984) Signed: F. Jewell (Lower, Right) " Mission San Juan Capistrano ", circa 1934 Oil on Canvas 21" x 25" Beautifully housed in a 4" Carved Frame ...

The forest is bright and inviting; the trees, like dancers in a serene ballet, gently sway their branches in the wind, whispering softly. Their quiet murmur brings a deep sense of co...

In my vibrant work, I've layered acrylic and oil to capture the raw emotion and fleeting beauty of nature's blooms. It's an expression of joyous energy and the delicate dance of ligh...