Henri Matthys Wall Decorations

Domenico Carnevale (Sassuolo, 1524 - Modena, 1579) Adoration of the Shepherds Oil on copper, 42 x 28 cm Frame 54 x 36 cm Expert opinion of Prof. Emilio Negro The painting represents the Adoration of the Shepherds, the Child in the center, next to the Madonna kneeling in prayer and an angel behind her; towards him in the foreground a woman with a child in her arms, a shepherd with a sheep on the right, a bagpiper on the left and various other male and female characters turn to him. The architectures of the background, between which a glimpse of the landscape can be glimpsed, are hidden in the upper part by the clouds, where a "celestial glory" encamps with three flying angels. The painting shows mannerist characters that can be traced back to the second half of the sixteenth century, and can be traced back to an author from the Modena area, with stylistic references to the Bolognese Samacchini (1532 - 1577) and Passerotti (1529 - 1592). More precisely, it can be attributed to Domenico Carnevale (1524-1579), one of the most important masters of the sixteenth century active in the local area. The Carnival was formed in Emilia, his homeland, where he worked for many years. However, his works also show a clear Roman influence, dictated by a long experience in the city, during which he also dedicated himself to the restoration of the Sistine Chapel. Trained in the late-mannerist environment of Modena, he is also linked to the Parmesan Corrorese and Ferrarese Dossesque tradition; Carnival also always maintains a slight archaic sentiment in his work, The main stylistic reference must be identified in a work similar in subject and iconographic setting, coming from the church of the Pio Istituto Orfanelle di San Geminiano di Modena, currently part of the Art Collection of the Province, attributed to the same influence as the Carnival. Another interesting comparison should be identified with A Presentation of Jesus in the Temple...

A serene pastoral landscape by Gino Federici, this 20th-century oil on canvas captures the timeless poetry of rural life. The composition centers on a shepherd, viewed from behind, q...

Painted by the French painter, Edouard-Henri Muller, (1898-1973), this oil on canvas painting depicts a section of a garden at the Palace of Versailles. Specifically, the heavily woo...

Original oil on canvas nature landscape of sheep grazing among hillside heather in Scottish highlands. Unsigned, but in likeness of William II Watson (1847-1921) Canvas shows craquel...

An outstanding and grand scale oil on canvas painting of a nude male. Entitled "La Vittoria Della Verita' Sull'Insidia" - "The Victory Of Truth Over The Trap"..... Expertly executed ...

A very large oil on canvas painting, Impressionism technique, of a charming coastal view. The frame is custom made of gilded gold and bla...

Capture the pastoral charm of 19th-century France with this serene oil on canvas by Charles H. Clair (French, 1860–1930). Known for his bucolic landscapes and tender depictions of an...

Presenting an intriguing oil on canvas, a copy of El Greco's famous work "The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest." This artwork is signed by the artist and dated 1924, and it is in ...

Large seascape with cove and ship. Either Gloucester Mass or coastal Maine. Well rendered and showing a rocky cove with trees ,ocean etc. Lester Stevens 1888-1969 is a well noted Am...

Circle of Nicolaes Berchem (1620, Haarlem - 1683, Amsterdam) Architectural capriccio with herds Oil on canvas, 57.5 x 74 cm With frame 76 x 93 cm The examined canvas is...

Original signed abstract or Brutalist oil on canvas artwork painting of a late multicolored geometric pattern by Marcella Doane in its original low-profile black gold brushed frame. ...

A large size oil on canvas painting of "Sisters." The artist is from Eastern Europe. Signed Karger. 38.50"W, 48"H, .50"D.