Renaissance Art

Oil Painting of modern renaissance figures by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse. Dark neutral Oil Painting of a Love and Sacrifice by Cuban Artist Jesus ...

Heinrich Ulrich (aka Heinrich Ullrich) (fl.1567–1621) “Soldier with Hellebarde”, 1598, out of the series, “The Guard of Emperor Rudolph” (aka “Old German Soldiers...

ARTIST - Jacques Callot (Nancy, 1592–1635) // PERIOD - Plate engraved in 1631; print from the 17th–18th century // ORIGIN - France, Nancy // MEDIUM - Etching on handmade laid paper ...

View in Summer of Napoli, Italy Well executed pleinair painting of a hill over looking the Bay of Napoli, Italy. done at the turn of the century in ...

Chromolithograph from 'Constructions Modernes & Economiques', a French folio of architectural designs, published by Monrocq in Paris. 320mm by 250mm (sheet)

'Diogene Cinico' Copper-line engraving by Pazzi after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692-1768). From 'Musei Capitolini' a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the Capitoline Museum in Rome. 240mm by 170mm (platemark) 420mm by 270mm (sheet) Diogenes, also known as Diogenes the Cynic, was a Greek philosopher...

Italian sculptor (16th century) - Lion in heraldic pose. 27.5 x 8 x h 23 cm. Full figure in carved walnut with dark patina, on a rectangular base. The lion is depicted in a herald...

Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar (63 BC - 19 AD), 19th Century English School Large 19th Century Marble bust of Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar, 19th Century. Circa 1850 marble bust of ...

This is an engraving of a tomb monument rubbing that has been highlighted with gold color on a dark grey to black background. The rubbing is of a brass plaque on a stone slab. It has...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...

Well-fed, well-dressed, and well satisfied, counting and accounting for the money. The unknown painter--although the name Quentin Matsys was scratched into the verso of this work pro...

ARTIST - Workshop of Alessandro Allori (1535–1607) // PERIOD - Circa 1570–1580, 16th Century // ORIGIN - Florence, Italy // MEDIUM - Oil on Copper // STYLE - Late Florentine Renaissa...

This etching reproduction of Las Meninas was produced by the Louvre Museum, meticulously capturing the essence of Velázquez’s most iconic masterpiece. Printed using the calcolgraphie...

Chromolithograph from 'Constructions Modernes & Economiques', a French folio of architectural designs, published by Monrocq in Paris. 250mm by 320mm (sheet)

This exquisite piece, titled Three Cherubs, is a lithographic reproduction from La Calcographie du Louvre, printed on fine Lana paper. The artwork captures the whimsical charm of che...

Italian sculptor (15th-16th century) - Bust of Christ. 34 x 20 x h 44 cm. Carved stone, with traces of polychromy. Bust depicting the face of Christ, attributable to Italian sculp...

"A Marshal in his forge" After Louis LE NAIN (1593-1648) oil painting on canvas, late 20th century from the studio of Dagher, Paris (read notes below), stamped...

The last major event dedicated to Chardin was held in 1979 at the Grand Palais in Paris, celebrating his timeless masterpiece, Girl with Racket and Shuttlecock. This striking, oversi...

Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) after Holbein. Houbraken was a Dutch engraver famous for his series of portraits of famous English historical figures with elaborate cartouches. Originally published 1739, this impression c1820. 360mm by 230mm (platemark) Sir Thomas Smythe...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...

Artists: Raffaello Sanzio d’Urbino.(1483 – 1520) Gateano Savorelli, artist. (unk.- 1791) Ludovico Teseo, draughtsman. (1731-1782) Pietro Camporesi, architect (1726 - 1781) Giovanni Ottoviani (1735-1808) & Giovanni Volpato (1735 – 1803), engravers Title: Delle Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano, Plate X (10) Year: 1772-1777 Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Sight size: 42 x 16 inches. Framed size: 55.5 x 28.5 inches Condition: Very good Frame: Frame in very good condition A tall and incredibly detailed printed panel, “Delle Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano” (“Raphael Loggia...

The Head of Christ 19th Century Dutch School oil on paper laid down on board, unframed size: 7.5 x 6 inches private collection The painting is in overall very good and sound condition

This reproduction of Eugène Bléry's etching Le Charlemagne depicts the Forêt de Fontainebleau, a renowned forest located south of Paris. The print is produced by La Calcographie du L...

Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780). Houbraken was a Dutch engraver famous for his series of portraits of famous English historical figures with elaborate cartouc...

Chromolithograph from 'Constructions Modernes & Economiques', a French folio of architectural designs, published by Monrocq in Paris. 250mm by 320mm (sheet)

Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780). Houbraken was a Dutch engraver famous for his series of portraits of famous English historical figures with elaborate cartouches. Originally published 1739, this impression c1820. 360mm by 230mm (platemark) Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington was the English lord...

Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780). Houbraken was a Dutch engraver famous for his series of portraits of famous English historical figures with elaborate cartouc...

'George I' Copper-line engraving by Pierre Francois Basan (1723-1797) after Founan. Basan (1723-1797) was a French engraver and publisher. George I (1660-1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death, and ruler of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire...

This poster reproduces Émile Jean-Horace Vernet’s iconic 1815 portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, capturing the Emperor’s commanding presence and imperial authority. A leading figure in ...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Foot Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...

Ritratto con Paesaggio, 2019 Oil on Panel with Frame, 11 x 14 inches A quiet and contemplative portrait painting, "Ritratto con Paesaggio", by Justas Varpucanskis, presents a soot...

Stylised Portrait, Peasant Girl, Impressionist Oil Painting By European Schooled artist, Mid 20th Century Oil painting on metal, framed Framed size: 10.5 ...

This original lithograph poster was created for an El Greco exhibition held in Bordeaux in 1953 and masterfully reproduced by the artisans at Mourlot Atelier. The poster features The...

His love for painting has a major influence on his work... JAN VAN EYCK-PORTRAIT OF A MAN 1433 , 2021 Series: A Renaissance Archival Pigment Print/ Framed or Unframed available Print image size: 26 x 19 cm / Framed: 30.2 x 23.3 cm Larger dimensions prints also available - please enquire Edition of 15 + 2AP Series: A Renaissance Signed and dated About the Artist George McLeod...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1964 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...

G. Vaccaro. Italian ( 19th Century ). La Contadina. Pencil & Charcoal On Paper. Signed & Dated (18)65 Lower Right. Paper size 28.9 inches x 34.8 inches ( 73.5cm x 88.5cm ). Frame siz...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt & Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding In The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna aesthetic is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

This striking photograph captures the timeless essence of a Roman marble bust, portraying a handsome male leader with thoughtful details. The subject, seemingly untouched by the passage of centuries, emerges from the stone with a head of naturally falling curly hair. The face, in profile, emanates strength and resilience as the leader gazes steadfastly into the distance. Symbolic of the Roman Empire's grandeur, the bust stands as a testament to the strength and authority that characterized that ancient civilization. As the Roman Empire eventually faced the challenges leading to its fall, this marble bust endures as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of history. Marble, known for its enduring nature, further enhances the longevity of this artistic documentation. The photograph captures not just a static representation of a bygone era but a dynamic convergence of time, where the resilience of the stone mirrors the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire. This work is a photographic digital print on plexiglass cut to the form of the bust. Fidel Santos...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt & Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding In The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna aesthetic is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Charcoal on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance:...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...

Study for Statue is an original drawing in pencil on paper, realized by the architect and engineer Giovanni Fontana (1540-1614). The state of preservation of the artwork is good exc...

Jale with the Sisera's Head is a copper engraving on laid paper in 1586 by the German engraver Matthaeus Greuter. Representing one of the terrible heroines of the Old Testament, Gia...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate o...

Large Pair Oil Canvas Italian Venetian Religious Scenes After Paolo Veronese Italian, 17th-18th Century Canvas: Height 99cm, width 56cm Frame: Height 130cm, width 87cm, depth 9cm T...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Charcoal on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of I...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Est...

This captivating photograph features an aging statue of the beautiful and slumbering Aglaea, one of the three graces, sculpted from polychromed wood. Despite the passage of time and ...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male Figure Study Year: 1964 Medium: Graphite on vélin paper Size: 14 x 11 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of Ian Hornak, ...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Female Nude Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 18 x 23 inches Condition: Good Provenance: E...

Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780). Houbraken was a Dutch engraver famous for his series of portraits of famous English historical figures with elaborate cartouches. Originally published 1739, this impression c1820. 360mm by 230mm (platemark) Henry Howard...

In this poignant photograph, the lens captures the profound essence of an aged Spanish polychromed wood statue of María Magdalena. The weather...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Female and Male Figure Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good Provenance: Estate of...

The painting is about the Florentine school and a seventeenth-century Italian school. Oil on canvas without signature After Lorenzo Lippi (1606–1665) who was a prominent Florentine...

Eli, 2020 Oil on Panel with Carved and Gilded Frame, 11.5 x 13.5 inches An embodiment of Renaissance portraiture, Varpucanskis’s “Eli” is distinguished by its gentle charm and mat...

This seascape captures a ship ensnared in the relentless grip of a violent squall, paying homage to the tradition of nautical and maritime art of the 18th and 19th centuries. Waves crash with the force of timeless tempests, echoing the dramatic seascapes painted by maritime artists of old. The ship, a lone voyager battling the elements, becomes a poignant symbol in the grand legacy of seafaring tales depicted by the artistic masters who once translated the raw power of the sea onto canvas. Fidel Santos...

Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Renaissance Male and Female Nude Study Year: circa 1963 Medium: Original drawing on vélin Strathmore paper Size: 23 x 18 inches Condition: Good ...