Agnes Sorel: Mistress of Karel V and Grace of the Royal Court, 1847

Title: "Confidants of the Court: The Royal Pages" Description: This artful print portrays two young royal pages in a moment of quiet conversation. The intimate stance and direct eye...

The original antique print shows a seated figure labeled "Muger plebeia," which translates from Spanish to "Plebeian Woman" or "Common Woman." The woman is dressed in a simple yet elegant manner, indicative of the common people of the time. She is wearing a long dress in a pinkish hue with a red overdress or tunic, which drapes gracefully around her. On her head, she wears a blue hood that covers her hair, which was typical for women during various historical periods to denote modesty or as a fashion statement. Her seated position and the presence of the cane suggest rest or perhaps age. The simplicity of her clothing, without elaborate jewelry or adornments, signifies her status as part of the lower social class, although her clothing is neat and well-kept. Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image. Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces. In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts...

The image presents a nobleman of the court of Philippe le Bon (Philip the Good), Duke of Burgundy. The nobleman stands in profile, gazing into the distance, with an air of contemplat...

The image depicts a group of men labeled "Juges Diseurs," which translates to "Judges Speakers" or "Speaking Judges." This term could refer to officials who were responsible for proc...

Title: "15th Century Elegance: Lady of the Court" Description: This print presents a lady of the 15th century, elegantly attired in the fashion of the European high nobility. Her dr...

Title: "Elegance at the Court of Louis XII: A French Noble's Poise" Description: This delicate historical illustration depicts a French nobleman from the court of King Louis XII, elegantly attired in the fashion of the early 16th century. He stands with a composed and dignified stance, a walking stick in one hand, exuding the grace and refinement expected of someone from his esteemed position. His attire is a rich blend of colors and textures, indicative of his status. The nobleman wears a soft pink tunic, a color that during the time was often associated with nobility due to the expense of the dye required to produce it. The tunic is complemented by a deep green overcoat...

This is a wonderful colorful abstract lithograph number 6 of 175 and signed at right side probably done in 1980s.

Great image of lions. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Pub...

Wonderful images of fossils and dinosaur bones. After Cpt. Brown Lithographs. Original hand color. Published 1847 Unframed. Free shipping.

Vintage 1960s Karel Appel rhino and monkey framed serigraph. The bold artist made his plate signature part of the image. The layering of inks can be seen...

Golf print 'The Royal and Ancient' after Dendy Sadler. A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler. The ...

Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine Steel engraving. Published C.1850 Unframed.