Baroque Art

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting depicts "Orpheus and the Animals." The harp-playing Orpheus sits centrally in front of a tree whose trunk bifurcates above his head. This central tree frames with its crown the scenery towards the horizon and at the same time offers through branches the possibility for many birds to find space. The left half of the picture is characterized by a seascape, at the edge of which the ruins of a castle can be seen deep in the background. This seascape, framed by mountains on the horizon, is the only area where sky can be seen. On this side, waterfowl such as storks, swans and ducks can be seen. In the right half, the viewer looks into a deep European forest. On this right side, more land animals can be found, such as deer, rabbits and lions, among others. Orpheus wears opulent red and gold trimmed clothing, under his blue breastplate we see a white shirt. His feet are adorned by elaborate sandals. His head is surrounded by a radiant laurel wreath ("poeta laureatus"). The young man is clearly identifiable as the singer and poet of Greek mythology, Orpheus, by his harp, the laurel wreath and the animals surrounding him. Orpheus was one of the Argonauts who, under Jason, was searching for the Golden Fleece. He sang so beautifully that he even conquered the angry sea and enemies by the magic of his lyre. During the journey, Orpheus is said to have drowned out even the sirens with his singing. It is said that he was the greatest of all poets and charmed people, animals, stones and trees with his singing. In total, 51 birds and 37 different species are depicted in the painting. The animals are mostly depicted in great detail and, except for a few, can be identified. Mainly European species of animals are shown. Exceptions are the ostrich-like nandu peeking out from behind the deer, as well as the large parrot on the upper left, and the two lions. Similar is the case for the large animal directly behind Orpheus on the right. The shape of the head suggests an arctic fox from the polar regions, even though the body is much too large. The arctic fox was first described in 1555 by Olaus Magnus. However, it could also be a depiction of a brown or black bear. An unusual detail is the animal, which is relatively isolated in the right background and looks to the left. It is not clearly identifiable, but it shows certain similarities with the Australian kangaroo. This was first described by Vespucci in 1500 and further by Francisco Pelsaert in 1629. If it is indeed a kangaroo, this would be one of the earliest surviving pictorial representations. In this painting, Orpheus is accompanied by a small monkey playing a viola da gamba. This is an iconographic peculiarity. In general, this painting has some peculiarities compared to other paintings with "Orpheus and the animals". The central positioning of Orpheus is quite common, but he usually holds a lyre and is dressed in an antique style, but not as opulently. The choice of animals is also remarkable: European animals in particular are seen, hardly any exotic features, such as camels or elephants. The two lions in the right foreground are a quotation from Peter Paul Rubens and his depiction of "Daniel in the Lion's Den", which was realized in an engraving. The present painting can be classified as belonging to the Flemish School of the 17th century on the basis of its painterly and compositional conception. From the circle of Jan Brueghel the Younger are numerous representations of this Orpheus - theme, which take it as an opportunity to show as many exotic animals. There are also echoes of Spanish painters such as Juan de Arellano...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Rembrandt Appuye (B21). Year: 1878 (of original 1639), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 8 x 6.5 in. (20.32 x 16.51 cm),...

This painting, attributed to the circle of Peter Paul Rubens, presents a classic depiction of the Johannesschüssel—the severed head of John the Baptist on a platter. While Rubens him...

Stormy Seas Dutch School, 17th century circle of Matthjs van Plattenberg (Dutch 1607-1660) oil on canvas, framed in fine antique black and gilt wood frame framed: 18 x 22.5 inches ca...

The Earthly Paradise Frédérick Bouttats (Antwerp, 1590-1661) Painting is Circa 1610-1612 Oil on wood panel, circa 42 7/8 x 29 3/8 (ca. 52 x 39 frame) inches The inner frame is c18th ...

Dancing Figures Flemish School, 17th century oil on on canvas, framed framed: 21.5 x 28.5 inches canvas : 16.5 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good...

The Angelic Visitation Italian School, 17th Century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 30 x 36 inches Canvas: 24 x 29 inches Provenance: private collection, Europe Condition: the antique...

Italian Master (17th century) - Danae. 27 x 43 cm without frame, 34 x 50 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on panel, in a carved and gilded wooden frame from the 17th century. C...

Pastoral Scene with Figures Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 16.5 x 24 inches Canvas : 13 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very g...

Christ In Thorns "Ecce Homo" Italian School, 17th century Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed: 19 x 16.5 inches Canvas: 12 x 10 inches Condition: Good and sound (the frame is loose and weak and disjointed; we offer it free of charge with the painting and do not warranty its condition). Provenance: Private collection, France This poignant oil on canvas painting captures a powerful and intimate portrayal of Christ crowned with thorns...

Adoration of the Madonna & Christ Child German Baroque artist, late 19th century oil painting on canvas framed within highly ornate gilt frame overall size: 68 x 50 inches in total c...

An important 18th century Italian Old Master tempera on copper panel Baroque painting, "The Road to Emmaus", circa 1700. The painting represents the early resurrection biblical story...

The Flagellation of Christ Flemish Baroque, 17th century oil on wood panel, framed framed: 31 x 42 inches wood panel: 19.5 x 26 inches Provenance: pri...

Giovanni Bernardo Carbone (Genoa 1614 – Genoa 1683) - Portrait of a gentleman. 200 x 142 cm without frame, 212 x 154 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame....

Ferdinand Victor Leon Roybet. French ( b.1840 – d.1920 ). Le Mousquetaire. Oil On Panel. Signed Upper Right. Image size 31.1 inches x 24.4...

Set of Eight Apostles each oil on panel each framed (different as some are golden, some are not, please view the photos) So far there is no certain attribution. The style of the ser...

Fidel Santos' evocative photograph, L'occhio di Dio, captures a stunning polychromed carving of the All-Seeing Eye, radiating golden beams of light against a stark black background. This aged and fragmented artifact, with its cracked and weathered surface, embodies the passage of time while preserving its spiritual and symbolic power. The All-Seeing Eye has deep historical roots, originating in ancient Egypt as the Eye of Horus...

Designed as entrance guardians, this pair of mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and chest of a neoclassical woman and the body of a recu...

Artist/ School: Italian School, early 18th century The painting is almost certainly from the circle of the Italian Baroque painter known as 'Rosa da Napoli', Jacob Roos (Rome 1682-Na...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Rembrandt Appuye (B21). Year: 1878 (of original 1639), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 8 x 6.5 in. (20.32 x 16.51 cm),...

Carved and painted wooden sculpture - Figure of a saint - Italy, 17th-18th century. 36 x 25 x h 74 cm. Entirely in carved, lacquered and painted wood. Some missing parts and colour...

An important & large Italian Baroque period oil painting on panel attributed to Daniele Crespi (1598-1630), "The Entombment of Christ", Milan circa 1620. See artist biography below. ...

Hunting Trophy with Mallard Duck – Circle of Baldassarre de Caro (Naples, 1689–1750) Italy, second half of the 17th century – very early 18th century Oil on canvas, relined Dimension...

Alessandro Salucci (Florence 1590 - Rome c. 1655/60) - Architectural Capriccio with Characters. 73.5 x 106.5 cm without frame, 84 x 116.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on can...

The Tooth-Puller is a superb original oil painting on canvas, realized by an anonymous artist, a follower of Caravaggio, in the first half of the X...

Tobias & The Angel Flemish Baroque Old Master, circa 1600 circle of Paul Brill (Flemish 1554-1626) oil painting on canvas, 43.5 x 59.25 inches condition: very good, restored and read...

Umbrian-Roman Master (16th-17th century) - Praying Madonna. 84 x 58.5 cm without frame, 96 x 70.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame. Condition report:...

Como pueden apreciar, la obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un marco en madera policromada El estado de la obra es bueno, solo comentar que l...

Ornamental Flowers in a Classical Still Life Composition Italian School, circa 1780's period oil painting on canvas: 32 x 42 inches antique gilt frame: 38 x 48 inches condition: over...

The painting "The Road to Emmaus in a Landscape" by Gillis de Hondecoeter is a masterful example of early 17th-century Dutch landscape painting. The sce...

17th Century Old Master, Figurative and Landscape Painting by Jan Van der Bent So far, little is known about the life and work of Jan van der Bent. He was...

Circle or Follower of David Teniers, Peasant in a Tavern Inn, drinking and smoking. Oil on canvas, Framed: 39 x 47 cm. Typical Flemish Baroque Interior...

24 x 36 inches Oil on gallery wrapped canvas unframed An elegant classic! A Manor scene featuring humans' allies in fox hunting: a horse and three hound dogs. The piece is masterfu...

Landscape with hunters by a lake. 18th century. Oil painting on canvas, from the French or Northern Italian school, Louis XV period. Probably part of the door decoration in an interi...

Orpheus is an original artwork realized in the first decades of the XVII century and attributed to the Italian master Tommaso Salini. Oil painting on canvas. A golden wood frame is...

Mercury, circa 1700s. Bronze with green patina. Height with base: 58 cm (22 7/8 in.)

Portrait of a noblewoman. Attributed to Carlo Ceresa. (1609 - 1679, Bergamo) Oil on canvas. Size cm 110x86,5cm with frame Around 1640. This portrait depicts a middle-aged woman with great realism, typical of Lombard and Bergamo painters in particular. Carlo Ceresa, probable author of this unsigned painting, had studied with Daniele Crespi...

After Carlo Dolci "The Angel Gabriel" Oil on Canvas: Painted oval form :13 x 11 in. Frame: 29 x 23 in. Fine carved giltwood Florentine frame. Late 18t...

The Trial of Christ Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil on panel, unframed panel: 11 x 7.5 inches provenance: private collection, England, Christies auction stencil marks verso condi...

Three Figures in a Landscape Continental School, late 18th century after the earlier painting by Murillo oil on canvas, framed Framed: 31.5 x 35 inches Canvas: 26 x 36.5 inches Prove...

Manner of Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist Oil on canvas: 32 x 27 ½ in. Frame: 37 x 33 in. This fabulous and well execut...

Large late 20th Century shell encrusted grotto wall mirror in the style of Anthony Redmile of London. A magnificent and exuberant mirror created from sea ...

Resurrection of Christ Attributed to the Master of the Prodigal Son / Jan Mandyn (1500-1560) Oil on panel, 73 x 56 cm (without frame), 81 x 63 cm (with frame) The work was exa...

To the Calvary with Maddalena is a superb and impressive original oil painting on canvas, realized by the Italian artist Ippolito Borghese (Sigillo, 1568 - after 1627) Original Title: Andata al Calvario con l'incontro con la Maddalena...

The Classical Landscape, most likely a Grand Tour painting Figures in an Extensive River Landscape early 19th Century Italian School Oil on canvas, 36" x 48" (91.5 x 122cm) plus elab...

The Close of Day Italian School, 17th century circle of Salvator Rosa (1615 - 1873) (ascribed to this artist on a frame plaque) oil on canvas, framed Framed: 20.5 x 25.5 inches Canva...

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Landscape with Trees and Farm Buildings (B223). Year: 1878 (of original 1651), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 3 x 8 in...

Unknown artist Prague School Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I. (1503-1564) 17th century Oil on copper, 21,3 x 16,8 cm Provenance: Private collection, Pennsylvania, until 2016 This work by an unknown artist is a semi-portrait in predominantly brown-green tones. brown-green tones of the emperor Ferdinand I, who was crowned emperor in 1558. Ferdinand I of the Habsburg dynasty, who was crowned emperor in 1558. in a suit of armour lavishly decorated with gold ornaments. The portrait of Ferdinand...

The photograph titled "Madonna di Pietraquaria" captures a poignant portrait of a centuries-old carved wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, deeply rooted in the traditions of Baroque an...

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (Palmanova 1762 - Milan 1844) - Holy Family. 32 x 26 cm without frame, 36 x 30 cm with frame. Pencil and white chalk drawing on paper, in a gilded wooden ...

Eduardo León GARRIDO (French, Madrid 1856-1949 Caen) Picture Size: 16 x 13" (41 x 33cm) Outside Frame Size: 22 x 19" (56 x 48cm) Eduardo León Garrido was born in Madrid in 1856. He...

Muy interesante puerta de sagrario de madera tallada y policromada del siglo xvii. Es de comienzos del barroco, hay la representación del agnus dei con...

The Pilgrim and Angel Spanish School, 17th Century oil on canvas, gilt framed framed: 48 x 37 inches canvas: 43 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, Barcelona, Spain condition...

Ciro Ferri (Rome 1634 - 1689) circle of - San Giovanni Battista. 80 x 103 cm without frame, 94 x 118 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in an antique 17th century frame...

Tuscan master (17th century) - Raising of the cross. 52 x 45.5 cm without frame, 69 x 62.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on wood, without frame. Co...

“Putti” is a 19th c. terracotta antique of two nude children, babies, as mythical figures. This piece is beautifully rendered with a rich brown patina. ...

Signed lower right, 'A. Leonardi' for Achille Leonardi (Italian, 1800-1870), inscribed, '... Roma' and painted circa 1860. An exceptionally fine and detailed, nineteenth century oil...

Bernard Picart, 'The Deluge' from 'The Temple of the Muses', engraving, 1730. Signed in the plate and dated '1730' lower left. Titled in French, English, German, and Dutch. A superb...

Elaborate Floral Arrangement French artist, 18th Century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 27 x 34 inches Canvas: 22 x 29 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very...

Follower of Jacopo Da Ponte, known as Jacopo Bassano (Bassano del Grappa ca. 1510 - Bassano del Grappa 1592) - Christ Mocked. 38.5 x 47 cm without frame, 48 x 58 cm with frame. Ant...

Together with his son Pietro Neri, Andrea Scacciati was active at the Medici court and is well known for his still lifes with flowers. His works display both Roman and northern influ...

"the Madonna Of Justice" Oil On Canvas Work From The Early 19th Italian School" the history: No doubt painted for the ducal palace of Genoa Genoa, ducal palace, Sala dei Sindacatori...

Portrait of a noblewoman. Attributed to Carlo Ceresa. (1609 - 1679, Bergamo) Oil on canvas. Size cm 110x86,5cm with frame Around 1640. This portrait depicts a middle-aged woman with great realism, typical of Lombard and Bergamo painters in particular. Carlo Ceresa, probable author of this unsigned painting, had studied with Daniele Crespi...

17th Century Italian School St Peter Oil on Canvas 55 1/2 x 41 inches This large and tender rendering of Saint Peter was painted by the hand of great Italian painter of the 17th Cen...

Artist: Mark Catesby (English, 1638-1749) Title: "Putorius & Pseudo Phalangium (The Pole-Cat) (Skunk)" (Plate/Tab 62) Portfolio: Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands *Monogram signed by Catesby in the plate (printed signature) lower right Year: 1771-1810 (third edition) Medium: Original Hand-Colored Etching on cream J. Ruse handmade paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Unknown Publisher: Benjamin White, London, UK Framing: Recently framed in a black and gold moulding with 100% cotton linen fabric matting Framed size: 21.63" x 25.19" Sheet size: 13.75" x 21.13" Platemark size: 10.25" x 13.75" Condition: UV staining to sheet and mat stain in margins. Some soft handling creases. In otherwise good condition Very rare Notes: Provenance: private collection - Miami, FL. Comes from Catesby's famous two volume portfolio "Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands" (1771-1810) (third edition), which consists of 220 hand-colored etchings. "J. Ruse 1800" watermark lower right. Mark Catesby's The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands is generally credited as the first published work to provide illustrations and descriptions of North American flora and fauna. From 1722-1726 Catesby, an English naturalist, ranged over South Carolina, Georgia and the Bahamas sketching and collecting specimens of native plants and animals. Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. While related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have as their closest Old World relatives the stink badgers. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent. Biography: Mark Catesby (24 March 1683 – 23 December 1749) was an English naturalist. Between 1729 and 1747 Catesby published his Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, the first published account of the flora and fauna of North America. It included 220 plates of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, mammals and plants. Mark Catesby's The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands is generally credited as the first published work to provide illustrations and descriptions of North American flora and fauna. From 1722-1726 Catesby, an English naturalist, ranged over South Carolina, Georgia and the Bahamas sketching and collecting specimens of native plants and animals. Little is known of Catesby's early life. He was born in eastern England in 1683. Although Catesby does not appear to have attended university or studied for the Bar, he was sufficiently educated to write clear English and Latin. His interest in and knowledge of plants may have derived from his uncle, who maintained a botanical garden. Catesby also appears to have benefited from an acquaintance with John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the 17th century and the co-author of an early classic study of birds...

By Martha Ochoa Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 48" x 32" Framed Size: 56" x 40.5" This lovely painting by Martha Ochoa is from the Cusco tradition. The Cusco School was an artistic trad...

Winged Angels European artist, late 20th century (possibly a copy after an earlier painting) oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, Wiltshire...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (Filipino-Vietnamese, American, born 1983) "Children of Pride" 2024 Oil paint, Varnish, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Children...

Neapolitan painter (18th century) - Allegory of America. 76.5 x 64.5 cm without frame, 83 x 69.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a lacquered and gilded wooden fra...

French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.

"Madonna del Granduca", after Raphael Oil on Canvas: 34 x 22.5 in. Frame: 45 x 33 ½ in. Inscribed verso. Pitti Palace red wax seal verso*. Fine Gilt Carv...

By Martha Ochoa Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 48" x 36" Framed Size: 58.75" x 47" This lovely painting by Martha Ochoa is from the Cusco tradition. The Cusco School was an artistic tra...

"PESCADO" Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil stick & aerosol on paper Size framed: 43.5" x 33.5" inch ABOUT THE ARTIST: Isaac Pelayo is a head on crash ...