German School Art

Artist/ School: German School, mid 20th century, signed by G.Muller Title: Moored Boats on the River Medium: oil on paper laid over board, framed Fram...

Original oil on canvas painting of a man and a woman intently peeling potatoes at a table. No visible signature. Old gallery label in German verso that is dated 1934 Condition is go...

The Family Group German School, late 19th/ early 20th century oil on board board: 17.5 x 13 inches provenance: private collection condition: sound condition but with various surface ...

German School, early 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 33 x 27.5 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches private collection, UK the painting is in overall very ...

Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect. Unequivocally among the finest of only 17 known works of its kind, the oil on panel is both rare and captivating. With illusory pages that appear to leap from the panel, this virtuosic painting of a hand-colored book suspended into space is exceptional. Created more than four centuries ago, the composition evokes a strong sense of realism. Executed by a masterful Northern Renaissance artist of the German school, the illuminated manuscript pictured shows the astonishing splendor of the historical books of the period. Sumptuously decorated with scrolling floral motifs in the margins, the manuscript appears before a deep black background, heightening the trompe l’oeil illusion of depth through its strong contrast and the naturalistic shadows falling across the fluttering pages. It has been said that of the 17 known versions of this composition, ours stands alone in its precision in both perspective and the play of light and shadow. The visible folios feature choral arrangements and other texts, indicating the pictured manuscript likely served a role in the celebration of church services. In fact, other examples of manuscript paintings...

The Poor Poet German School, early 20th century after the original painting by Carl Spitzweg (c.1839) inscribed verso oil on board, framed framed: 15.5 x 17.5 inches board: 12 x 15 i...

German School 17th Century Portrait of Philip Melanchthon Oil on panel, unsigned Image size: 9 x 12 inches (22.6 x 30.3 cm) This charming portrait depicts Philip Melanchthon, the ac...

German School (19th Century) 'In the Sculptor's Studio' ‍ Graphite on paper Circa 1880 43.5 x 34 cm

The drawing depicts Saint Francis of Assisi at the moment of receiving the stigmata, rendered in a restrained and devotional manner characteristic of the German school. Francis kneel...

Graphite and wash Image size: 10 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (27 x 40 cm) Mounted

Pencil and wash Image size: 10 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (27 x 40 cm) Mounted

Stained glass with lead frame and soldering Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.25 cm) Unsigned This is a beautiful small stained glass window showing John the Baptist, created with bright coloured glass and painted details in brown and gold stain. Here, John is shown holding a lamb, a common attribute given to St John to symbolise his recognition of Jesus as the Son of God. Indeed, when John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan he said 'Behold, the Lamb of God'. His reed cross and camel skin...