Continental Europe - Art

An exceptional model of a small, ornamental semicircular temple from the 18th century, carved from polychrome marbles—Broccatello from Spain, Siena Yellow, Statuary White, and Langue...

"Notes on a Garden" approaches the floral still life as a collection of impressions rather than a precise botanical study. Broad, instinctive brushstrokes shape the flowers and fol...

Osvald Lundgren (1888–1977) Sweden Vårvinter (Late Winter), 1928 signed and dated lower right “O. Lundgren 1928” gouache on paper unframed 29.5 × 24 cm (11.6 × 9.4 in) framed 39.5 ...

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 9 // Gallery ID: 11756 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

A finely painted profile portrait of a Miniature Pinscher by Richardis Sörvik, executed during the early 20th century. Oil on panel. The present painting depicts a black and brown Mi...

Glory to God in the Highest, Monumental Catalan Nativity Oil Painting Artist: Mossèn Ramon Gimbert Canals (Spanish, 1882–1969) Title: Glory to God in the Highest Date: 1959 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 65 × 92 cm — 25.59 × 36.22 in Signature: Signed “R. Gimbert” lower right Verso: Dated 1959 and inscribed with two passages from the Gospel of Luke Artist’s mark: Personal emblem bearing the words “Spiritualitas – Sensibilitas – Pulchrumrum” on the reverse Frame: Unframed Condition: Good vintage condition, with craquelure, surface texture and signs of age consistent with a painting created in 1959. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description. Description An exceptional and highly ambitious Nativity painted in 1959 by the Catalan priest and artist Mossèn Ramon Gimbert Canals. Entitled Glory to God in the Highest, the painting presents a richly populated and deeply spiritual interpretation of the birth of Christ and the Adoration of the Shepherds. The Virgin Mary, the Christ Child and Saint Joseph occupy the luminous centre of the composition, surrounded by shepherds, children, musicians and animals, while angels descend dramatically from above. Rather than following a static or conventional devotional formula, Gimbert transforms the biblical episode into a vibrant nocturnal vision. The humble stable becomes a meeting place between heaven and earth: the earthly figures gather closely around the newborn Christ, while the angels appear through light, movement and translucent colour. At the centre of the painting, a radiant celestial light illuminates the Holy Family and acts as the spiritual and compositional focus of the scene. The intense blue of the night visible through the opening on the left contrasts with the warm ochres, reds, greens and pearly whites of the figures. This alternation between darkness and illumination reinforces the central Christian symbolism of divine light entering the human world. The composition is remarkably complex. Every figure contributes to the biblical narrative through gesture, expression and direction of gaze. The shepherds approach the Child with humility, musicians celebrate the miraculous event, animals evoke the simplicity of the stable and angels proclaim the divine message from above. Despite the number of figures, the scene remains unified by the circular movement created around the Virgin and Child. The different groups are connected by their gestures and gazes, drawing the viewer progressively toward the newborn Christ. Gimbert’s brushwork is loose, expressive and highly atmospheric. Areas of carefully observed figuration coexist with passages of fluid, almost visionary painting. The richly worked surface, softened contours and shimmering blues and greens create an image that appears to emerge simultaneously from memory, prayer and spiritual contemplation. The painting is signed “R. Gimbert” in the lower-right corner. On the reverse, the artist wrote the date 1959 together with two passages from the Gospel of Luke directly connected with the Nativity: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.” “Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.” The inscriptions correspond to Luke 2:14 and Luke 2:19. Their presence confirms the precise biblical meaning of the composition and creates an unusually direct connection between the artist’s pictorial vision and his religious vocation. The reverse also bears Gimbert’s documented personal emblem: a lamp surrounded by the Latin words “Spiritualitas”, “Sensibilitas” and “Pulchrum” — spirituality, sensitivity and beauty. This emblem is known from the catalogues accompanying his solo exhibitions and encapsulates the three principles upon which he based his artistic identity. Created in 1959, the painting dates from the same year in which Gimbert presented an individual exhibition at the Casa del Libro in Barcelona. Its scale, sophisticated multi-figure composition, biblical inscriptions and personal emblem distinguish it from the Catalan landscapes for which the artist is more frequently encountered on the market. This is not merely a decorative religious painting, but a personal visual statement by an artist who was simultaneously a painter and a Catholic priest. It brings together Gimbert’s faith, imagination and artistic ambition in one of the most elaborate compositions known within his production. The painting is offered unframed, allowing its new owner to select a frame appropriate to its interior and personal taste. Artistic context and inspiration The dramatic union of earthly and celestial space belongs to the great European tradition of Nativity and Adoration scenes. Gimbert’s elongated angels, spiritual intensity and supernatural illumination invite comparison with the religious paintings of El Greco, particularly in the way the visible world opens toward a higher spiritual realm. The contrast between nocturnal darkness and concentrated divine light also recalls the biblical compositions of Rembrandt, in which illumination carries both narrative and theological meaning. At the same time, the dreamlike suspension of the figures and the poetic coexistence of people, musicians and animals evoke aspects of Marc Chagall’s visionary religious imagery. The decorative rhythm, softened contours and intimate spirituality can also be situated near the sacred paintings of Maurice Denis and the Symbolist revival of religious art. These comparisons establish the painting within a broader history of European religious and visionary art and are not intended to imply direct artistic dependence. Artist biography Mossèn Ramon Gimbert Canals was born in Sant Quirze de Terrassa —now Sant Quirze del Vallès, Barcelona— in 1882 and died in Barcelona in 1969. He was a Catalan painter and Catholic priest whose religious vocation developed alongside a sustained artistic career. After studying at the diocesan seminary, Gimbert was ordained as a priest in 1908. In 1924 he was appointed sacristan of Barcelona Cathedral, and in 1966 he became a beneficed priest of the same institution. His documented artistic career includes participation in the Tenth Autumn Salon, held at Madrid’s Palacio del Retiro in 1930. He also participated in the Barcelona Spring Exhibitions of 1935 and 1936. In 1935, Gimbert presented an individual exhibition at the prestigious Galeries Laietanes in Barcelona. A further solo exhibition was held at the Casa del Libro in 1959, the same year in which the present Nativity was painted. His known production includes Catalan landscapes, interiors, figurative scenes and religious compositions. His paintings combine the Catalan figurative tradition with expressive brushwork, atmospheric colour and a deeply personal spiritual sensibility. Gimbert frequently signed his paintings “R. Gimbert” and also employed a distinctive personal emblem incorporating a lamp and the Latin words “Spiritualitas”, “Sensibilitas” and “Pulchrum”. The same documented emblem appears on the reverse of this painting. Figurative Paintings Religious Paintings Modern Symbolist Post-Impressionist Religious Art 1950–1959 Nativity Adoration of the Shepherds Virgin Mary Christ Child Saint Joseph Angels Shepherds Musicians Animals Biblical Scene Christian Art Religious Interior Canvas Oil Paint Nativity oil painting, Adoration of the Shepherds, Glory to God in the Highest, Spanish religious painting, Catalan religious art, biblical oil painting, Virgin Mary painting...

Posture (2022) by Julien Guarneri Sanded stainless steel sculpture, 42 × 11 × 13 cm / 16.5 × 4.3 × 5.1 in. (Can be produced on a monumental scale - contact us for further information...

Lavender Distances From the “Mists” series Oil on canvas The artwork is sold unframed and unstretched. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube. Lavender Dista...

Just After Sunset Oil on canvas Artwork size: 110 × 110 cm Framed size: 112 × 112 cm The artwork is sold framed in a natural oak floating frame, creating an elegant “floating” effec...

A large contemporary blue steel sculpture. Beautiful on the floor or a pedestal. A contemporary statement piece full of elegance and movement. ______________________________________...

Embark on a visual journey through the abstract realm with Eduardo Chillida's mesmerizing lithography titled "Untitled," crafted in 1999. This limited edition piece, hand-numbered ...

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 11873 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Tatiana said following about this artwork. "I created Where Wonder Remains as a reflection on the part of us that remains connected to childhood, dreams, imagination, and the simple...

The composition is centered around a harmonious group of white porcelain vessels, united into a single luminous shape. Against this quiet white mass, the vivid cherries seem to come...

Details: Title: Surrealist Collection Medium: Acrylic Painting on Watercolor Paper Size: 100x 70 cm (40x 28 inches). Year: 2026 Artist: Alberto de Blobs Artist's signature: Right co...

Fritz Lindström (1874–1962) Sweden The Plain near Väsby, Skåne, 1917 signed with monogram and dated lower left “FL -17” oil on board unframed 34 × 49.5 cm (13.4 × 19.5 in) framed 4...

Jose Ortiz Echagüe's Vision: Spanish Heritage in Photogravure, circa 1930 from 1930 Photography by Jose Ortiz Echagüe Photogravure Framed in black lacquered wood Dimensions: 31.5 cm ...

Claude MONET (after) Impressionnism : The Nymphs in Giverny Lithogrpah after a painting Printed signature in the plate Numbered / 300 copies On vellum 30 x 59 cm (c. 12 x 24 in) Ex...

Cadaqués Costa Brava Mediterranean Harbor with Fishing Boats and Whitewashed Village Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931–2015) Medium: Oil on canvas laid on cardboard Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in (33 x 41 cm) Frame: Unframed Origin: Spain Subject: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village Style: Post-Impressionist, Mediterranean Modernism Period: Mid-20th century Condition: Good vintage condition, with minor signs of age consistent with an original period artwork. Please refer to the photographs for full details. Signature: Signed lower right “R. Duran” Description A highly atmospheric Mediterranean coastal scene by Rafael Durán Benet, depicting the unmistakable visual world of Cadaqués on the Costa Brava, with traditional fishing boats resting in the foreground and a cluster of luminous whitewashed houses rising behind the harbor. The composition combines several of the most desirable subjects in 20th-century Catalan painting: Cadaqués, the Costa Brava, Mediterranean architecture, fishing boats and brilliant coastal light. Durán Benet constructs the scene with broad, confident brushwork and a sophisticated palette of turquoise, ivory, ochre, green and deep violet. The boats are reduced to strong, elegant shapes, while the white façades of the village dissolve into soft planes of light and color. Rather than pursuing photographic detail, the artist captures the atmosphere of Cadaqués through rhythm, light and simplified form. The turquoise water creates a luminous horizontal band across the composition, while the boats and architecture establish a balanced sequence of shapes characteristic of his mature Mediterranean landscapes. The painting evokes the quiet charm of the historic fishing village of Cadaqués, one of the most iconic artistic destinations on the Costa Brava and one of the great recurring subjects of modern Catalan art. Biography Rafael Durán Benet was born in Terrassa, Catalonia, in 1931 and died in Barcelona in 2015. He was the nephew of Rafael Benet i Vancells, the important Catalan painter, critic and art historian, who played a significant role in his early artistic development. During the 1950s Durán Benet settled in Cadaqués, on the Costa Brava, where the Mediterranean landscape became one of the defining themes of his career. The village, its harbor, whitewashed architecture, fishing boats and surrounding coastline provided him with an enduring visual vocabulary. Cadaqués was also one of the great artistic meeting points of 20th-century Europe. During his years there, Durán Benet moved within the cultural environment associated with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso. His first solo exhibition was held in 1958 at Sala Vayreda in Barcelona. He later exhibited extensively in Barcelona, Madrid and Cadaqués, as well as internationally in cities including Paris, London, Houston and Los Angeles. He also maintained a longstanding relationship with the prestigious Sala Parés in Barcelona. In 1980, Durán Benet received the Henri Forman Prize from the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 2011, the city of Terrassa honored him with a retrospective exhibition at the Sala Muncunill. His paintings are immediately recognizable for their luminous Mediterranean palette, simplified architecture, expressive brushwork and ability to transform everyday coastal scenes into poetic studies of light and atmosphere. Artistic Inspiration This work belongs directly to the great tradition of Mediterranean and Costa Brava landscape painting that shaped modern Catalan art during the 20th century. The subject of Cadaqués places the painting within a particularly important artistic context. The village became internationally associated with artists including Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, while its extraordinary light, rocky coastline, fishing boats and whitewashed architecture attracted generations of painters. Durán Benet interprets this world through a personal post-impressionist language. His broad brushwork, simplified forms and flattened perspective give the composition a modern character, while his sensitivity to atmosphere preserves the intimacy and authenticity of traditional Mediterranean landscape painting. A particularly appealing example of Spanish and Catalan Mediterranean painting, combining several highly searchable and collectible subjects: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village and Spanish modern art. Cadaqués paintings are especially sought after for their association with the artistic heritage of the Costa Brava and with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Picasso and Duchamp. This work offers that cultural connection while retaining the decorative immediacy and color that make Mediterranean paintings especially attractive in contemporary interiors. Its compact 13 x 16.1 inch format makes it particularly versatile for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic European art with strong regional identity. Ideal for collectors of Spanish Modern Art, Catalan Painting, Cadaqués Painting, Costa Brava Art, Mediterranean Landscape, Harbor Painting, Marine Painting, Fishing Boat Art, Post-Impressionism and Mid-Century European Painting. 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This is a unique handmade monotype cyanotype representing a functional stone tool set inspired by the magical forms of early human tools. Created through the cyanotype process using ...

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21285 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Katharina Husslein, a German artist renowned for her hyperrealistic artworks, captures the essence of vibrant bouquets and lush impasto landscapes through oil paintings. Raised in a...

This original exhibition poster by the renowned Catalan artist Joan Miró, titled “Barcelona 1972”, was created to commemorate the artist’s exhibition held at Sala Gaspar in Barcelona...

Signed, titled, and dated to verso This evocative cityscape captures a serene harbor scene under a heavy, textured sky. The artist employs a rich impasto technique to build depth a...

Janusz Kokot was born in Kalisz in 1960. He studied at the Pedagogical University in Częstochowa at the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he ...

French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont has been developing her distinctive approach to oil painting since the early 1990s. Born in Paris in 1964 and based in Normandy, she creates ...

Joy in Motion is an original acrylic painting on canvas that combines contemporary figurative painting with geometric abstraction. The artwork captures a carefree childhood moment as...

Discover a stunning set of black and white heliogravure prints by the renowned Marc Chagall, capturing his unique interpretation of a biblical theme with his signature dreamlike styl...

Poppy Bird explores how quickly we categorise the world through familiar symbols and associations. Naming helps us recognise, but it can also limit what we are able to see. Here, the...

Abstract Fiesta is a modern, festive painting on canvas by Perrine Honoré. Her work is distinguished by its youthful aesthetic and elegant interplay of shapes, through which she crea...

A solitary female figure beneath an umbrella emerges from a deeply textured dark blue surface. Rich golden accents define the figure and umbrella, creating a striking contrast with t...

A vibrant explosion of nature fills the canvas. Sunflowers bloom in a dense, energetic arrangement. Thick impasto layers create a tangible sense of volume. The artist employs a rich ...

An interesting white marble sculpture, carved in classical roman style that present a suggestive and an intense portrait of the roman goddess Juno. Carved in the Italian white statua...

Poppy No.5 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 40 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-s...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Jacqueline Lithograph with quadrochromy from 1961. Dimensions of sheet: 37.9 x 27 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Publisher: Éditions Cercle d'...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Don Quichote Lithograph with quadrochromy from 1961. Dimensions of sheet: 37.9 x 27 cm Dimensions in frame: 53.2 x 43.2 cm Refrence: Cramer 112; Orozc...

Limited edition of 8 + 4 artist's proofs. Each cast is signed and numbered. Sold with a wooden base. Dimensions of the bronze sculpture: 10 H x 55 L x 15 D cm Dimensions of the base...

Details: Title: Copernicus Sketches Medium: Acrylic Painting on Watercolor Paper Size: 40x55.2 inches total, (100x140 cm) Year: 2026 Signature: Right Corner and Reverse Artist: Natal...

Sunset by the Sea What makes us feel happy and truly alive? Often, it is the simplest things: traveling, discovering beautiful places, being close to nature, and experiencing moments...

Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...

Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid...

Contrechant is an original contemporary abstract painting by French artist Sophie Dumont. The composition develops like a musical dialogue between shapes, colors and rhythms. A swee...

Portrait French PS 246 Ou veux tu que je regarde Portrait of a diving woman dress on a beach. Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden frame 55x55cm ■■ 21,6x2...

Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XI Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 71 cm Observations: Lithograph on ...

Mid-Century post impressionist oil on board of waterlillies by French artist Marc Mussier. Signed and dated 1959 to the reverse. This evocative oil painting captures a serene aquat...

I KNOW NOT, I KNOW Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Offset lithograph with silver and UV varnish on paper Edition: 300 Size: 68.9 × 53 cm Condition: In mint conditions and not framed O...

Watercolor on paper. Not signed. Very good condition.

Carl Johansson (1863–1944) Sweden Northern Swedish Landscape, c. 1920 signed lower right Carl Johansson oil on panel unframed 28.5 × 43.5 cm (11.2 × 17.1 in) framed 38.5 × 54 cm (1...

An interesting white marble sculpture, carved in classical greek style that present a suggestive and an intense portrait of the greek philosopher Democritus. Carved in the Italian w...

Olof Arborelius (1842–1915) Sweden Fishing Boats in Moonlight, probably Stockholm Archipelago signed lower right O. Arborelius oil on canvas unframed 59 × 89 cm (23.2 × 35 in) fram...

Female Head Study signed with monogram and dated 1883 lower right by Axel Kulle (1846–1908). Oil on canvas laid down on panel. Original giltwood frame with relief ornamentation. The ...

Landscape is an original abstract oil painting by Italian artist Marilina Marchica. Warm beige, ochre and brown tones surround a delicate horizon line, evoking an imagined landscape....

Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró X Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Condition: In ve...

Yves GANNE (1931-2019) Still Life with Lemons Original Lithograph Signed on pencil Numbered edition of 120 copies On vellum Arches 53 x 75 cm (c. 20.86 x 29.52 in) INFORMATION : Yv...

"Summer Flora" is a lively floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot. In this piece, she captures the feeling of a summer bouquet in full bloom, using color and movement to ...

Gerhard Henning (1880–1967) Swedish-Danish Flöjtspelaren (The Flute Player), 1904 signed with monogram and dated lower left charcoal and ink on paper unframed 33 × 24 cm (13 × 9.4...

The composition captures a girl in mid-motion, running alongside a vivid geometric rabbit through a summer forest. Loose, layered brushwork and vertical streaks create a strong sense...

Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid...

Swedish Winter Landscape at Sunset signed Olof Farm, Oil on canvas. Original brown stained frame with carved gilded floral ornamentation. This winter landscape depicts a gently rolli...

Tatiana said following about this artwork. "In this work, I explore the idea that a familiar place can suddenly feel different. The composition developed freely, through layers of c...