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Belgium / 18th century / Painting / wood / Antique / Religious A 18th century painting on wood after a Rubens painting “Adoration of the Magi”. Elegantly encased in a stunning blac...

Frans Franken III and aid, Adoration of the Magi Good condition The oil painting on wood, with a gold background, depicts an Adoration of the Magi. The Magi are dressed in sumptuous silk and brocade dresses; they wear precious hats and jewelery. The richness of their garments is in contrast with the humility of the Holy Family and of the other characters who, around curious, observe the scene. The hut is simple, made of wood and straw: above it shines the Comet, symbol of the divine event. In the distance, a group of wayfarers walk along a path that is lost on the horizon, blending into the gold of the bottom. The representation proposes a traditional iconography, in which the painter inserts some details that he lends himself to symbolic interpretations. Among these is the appearance of the Magi, who from the XIVth century differs iconographically: the wise astronomers represent the homage to Jesus of the then known parts of the world, namely Africa, Asia and Europe. To the right of the Magi, in the foreground, sits a monkey, considered a demonic creature and a symbol of lies and sin. It is depicted on the sidelines, as a defeat, next to a fragment of a classical column: ruin alludes to the end of paganism, of the old world that collapses with the advent of the new one, marked by the birth of Christ and liberation from the Original Sin. On the ruins he climbs the ivy, symbol of the immortality of the soul. The work is attributable to the workshop of the Flemish painter Frans Francken III...

An exceptional early Cuzco School painting, naive depiction of the Holy Family, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and missionaries to implement the Catholic faith and associated customs upon the Peruvian people. The school was established in the ancient city of Cusco which had previously been the capital of the Incan empire. Bernardo Bitti arrived in Peru in 1583, and with his arrival the acceleration of Cuzqueno Art flourished. During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces, such as The Coronation of the Virgin, currently in the museum of the church of La Merced, and the Virgen del pajarito, in the cathedral. Cuzco School paintings are marked by their baroque influenced imagery and the subjects of the paintings shown with light focused upon them. Cuzco art...

Day of the Dead Altar Painting Oil on Cardboard signed and dated 1962.

Painting is in its original frame and there it is signed but very hard to distinguish as seen in the photo.

Old Master Oil on Canvas Painting depicting "The Adoration of the Magi".. This painting is one of the most revered subjects in Christian art. Painting features multiple figures i a ...

Oil on canvas in the style of Takashi Murakami . Very colorful pop art that can brighten any room. It is signed on the back please see pictures

Pair of Italian oil on Canvas paintings circa 1960’s Signed on the bottom. Signed by Babilonia studio on the back .

A highly detailed illustrative interior genre scene depicting a man and lady seated at a table with another gentleman standing behind them. Signed lower right- Unframed

A sensational Dutch 17th century Oil on Wood painting in the manner of Frans Francken. The painting depicts the scene of a feast with a young male and female enjoying a feast while musicians are playing music in the background. To the left of the table that are spectators who are turning their heads away from two guards killing a traitor seated at the table. In the background you have architectural buildings and additional figures. At the bottom center is a pet monkey...

1990s Oil Painting on Canvas of Bali Woman Faces Signed: Awan Bali ‘96 Carved Wood Frame Some corners of frame need to be reattached as shown in pi...

Add a touch of cultural elegance to your space with this Vintage Native American Monotone Painting, Oil on Wood. Featuring a striking monotone ...