Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.
The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.
Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.
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Retrato de una Dama (Portrait of a Lady)
By Fidel Santos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this image by Fidel Santos, a crumbling fresco portrait of a beautiful ancient Roman noblewoman is depicted. However, it is Santos' mastery of texture that truly stands out. The d...
Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Mixed Media
Pablo Neruda - b/w photo - 1962
Located in Roma, IT
Pablo Neruda Vintage Photo, b/w photo is realized in 1962. With the stamp of " Scarmiglia, Roma" Good conditions, consumed margins.
Photographic Paper
Retrato de una Dama (Portrait of a Lady)
By Fidel Santos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this image by Fidel Santos, a crumbling fresco portrait of a beautiful ancient Roman noblewoman is depicted. However, it is Santos' mastery of texture that truly stands out. The d...
Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Mixed Media
Louvre, Aile Denon, La Victoire de Samothrace, Paris, France
Located in New York City, NY
Edition of 9. Signature label. Framed work. A prominent French architectural photographer, Jean-Christophe Ballot’s body of work concerns itself with space: be it cities with urb...
Archival Pigment
Photo of the Great Comedian - Original Photo by Ermete Novelli - 1887
Located in Roma, IT
Photo of the Great Comedian is an original work by Ermete Novelli. A wonderful photo on ivory-colored cardboard with autographed dedication. Signed in pen on the lower right. In ad...
Photographic Paper
Louvre, Statue III
Located in New York City, NY
Edition of 9. Signature label. Framed work. A prominent French architectural photographer, Jean-Christophe Ballot’s body of work concerns itself with space: be it cities with urb...
Archival Pigment
Louvre, Depois le toit du pavillon de Flore, Paris, France
Located in New York City, NY
Edition of 9. Signature label. Framed work. A prominent French architectural photographer, Jean-Christophe Ballot’s body of work concerns itself with space: be it cities with urb...
Archival Pigment
Classical Marble Bust in Profile
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
This is a photograph. The Mutted cool and warm greys with desaturated color hair accents update a familiar subject. Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 3/15, unframed, ot...
Photographic Paper, Inkjet
H 23.5 in W 19.5 in
Untitled Portrait
By Seydou Keïta
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV Plexi ($900 value), free shipping, and a 14-day return policy. Seydou Keïta Untitled Portrait, 1952 - 1955 (02158) 23...
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
H 42.25 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
A Framed 18th C. Piranesi Etching of an Ancient Marble Vase from Hadrian's Villa
Located in Alamo, CA
This large framed 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is entitled "Vaso antico di Marmo adornato di eccellenti Sculture si nella parte anteriere che nell' opposta, le ...
Etching
H 48 in W 72 in D 0.03 in
Pantheon (Rome) - large scale photograph of iconic architectural elements
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pantheon (Rome) by Frank Schott from a series of monochromatic and timeless photographic observances of iconic architectural and interior references around Rome's historical center ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"Veris" Ballet Photography 36" x 36" in Edition of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Veris" Ballet Photography 36" x 36" in Edition of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Veris Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2021 Thi...
Archival Pigment
H 30 in W 40 in
SPQR (Rome) Urban Vignette, Signed Edition of 25, 30x40 Inches Print
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
details of an almost monochromatic and timeless urban vignette captured in Rome, Italy, photographed with a large format camera to allow epic scale print sizes with incredible image ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2016 This ...
Archival Pigment
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
No title (No 36) Ballet Photograph 36x36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No title (No 36) Ballet Photograph 36x36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Edition of 28 (36" x 36" inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2017 This pic...
Archival Pigment
H 48 in W 60 in
Palazzo Reale Torino Chromogenic Print, 48x60in, Signed Edition of 5
Located in New York City, NY
Palazzo Reale, Torino, Italy, 48x60in, Unframed 48 × 60 in. (120 × 150 cm) Edition of 5 Chromogenic Print Unframed Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist Framing options ...
Photographic Paper, C Print
H 20 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
"Burned Out", Contemporary, Abandoned Theater, Black and White Photograph
Located in Franklin, MA
Rebecca Skinner’s “Burned Out” is a 20 x 30 inch black and white image of an abandoned theater with decayed, empty seats and a deteriorating ceiling, symbolizing forgotten history an...
Metal
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
No title (No 43) Ballet Photograph 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No title (No 43) Ballet Photograph 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2018 Art Print Limited Edition of 28 Picture size: Height: 36" inch Width: 36"...
Archival Pigment
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"No title (No 40)" Ballet Photograph 36x36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"No title (No 40)" Ballet Photograph 36x36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 40) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2016 Limited Edition of 28 Picture siz...
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 42.52 in
A Man Feeding Swans in the Snow - Grand Prix NYPH New York Photo Festival 2015
Located in Hallein, AT
The photo is signed and stamped on the front by Marcin Ryczek and will be send unframed Marcin Ryczek received these awards for this famous photo: - Gr...
Photographic Paper
H 11.75 in W 15.75 in
Rare Vintage Original Photo from the Court of The Lubavitcher Rebbe 770 Chabad
Located in Surfside, FL
These are very rare original vintage silver gelatin prints from the 1970s, Most probably from the touring exhibit. they are all stamp signed by the photographer verso. Levi Yitzchak...
Silver Gelatin
H 11.75 in W 15.75 in
Rare Vintage Original Photo from the Court of The Lubavitcher Rebbe 770 Chabad
Located in Surfside, FL
These are very rare original vintage silver gelatin prints from the 1970s, Most probably from the touring exhibit. they are all stamp signed by the photographer verso. Levi Yitzchak...
Silver Gelatin
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in
Allegory of four elements, pupil of Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678)
Located in PARIS, FR
17th century Antwerp school Landscape, animals and stilllife by a pupil of Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678) Figures by a pupil of Frans Francken II Oil on canvas: h. 52,5 cm, w. ...
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.2 in
Closure
By Ugne Pouwell
Located in London, GB
'Closure' London, United Kingdom 2018 Limited edition of 15. John Gibson 'Hylas Surprised by the Naiades' According to Greek mythology, Hylas was the beautiful son of King Thiodomu...
Photographic Paper, Giclée
H 24 in W 20 in
Louvre, Aile Denon, Les noces de Cana de Veronese, Paris, France
Located in New York City, NY
Edition of 9. Signature label. Framed work. A prominent French architectural photographer, Jean-Christophe Ballot’s body of work concerns itself with space: be it cities with urb...
Archival Pigment