Saint Mark descends from heaven to save a slave from torture who had disobeyed his master in order to venerate the saint's relics. This is a sketch copy of ' The Miracle of Saint Mark' painted by Tintoretto for the Scuola Grande di San Marco (now Venice, ...
Jesus used Simon Peter's boat to preach from, & then led the fishermen to a miraculous catch of fish (Luke 5: 1-10). After this he called for them to be fishers of men. The central part of the design derives from the central panel of a triptych in Notre ...
This work may have been painted in Bologna after the artist fled from Rome. Saint Catherine is identified by the wheel upon which she was tortured before being miraculously saved. The figure in the foreground may be the hermit who converted her. After her ...
The scene depicts the 14th-century Saint Catherine on the left before the seated Virgin Mary & Christ Child in an enclosed garden or 'hortus conclusus', symbolising virginity. In the left background stands Saint Joseph, & the woman in the right foreground is probably Mary Magdalen. The picture depicts Saint Catherine exchanging rings with the Christ child & refers to her symbolic vision of union with Christ. The picture is connected stylistically with a group of works (now mainly in the Lisbon Museum) attributed to Frei Carlos. This artist is believed to have been active at the Convento de Espinheiro in Evora, where he is documented in 1517. ...
The birth of John the Baptist had been prophesied to his aged father Zacharias by an angel. For his disbelief, Zacharias was temporarily struck dumb. He is shown writing John's name on a tablet; after this his speech was restored. New Testament (Luke 1: 59-63). The woman with a halo is presumably intended to be the Virgin although the Bible says she had left Saint Elizabeth's house before the birth. There are two drawings by Barent Fabritius related to this work (Stuttgart, Staatsgalerie & Vienna, Albertina). The former is closest to the present composition. ...
Author Oliver Peyton is a renowned restaurateur who believes that fantastic ingredients are the cornerstones of good cooking. Matthew Fort once described him as the Phineas T. Barnum of restaurateurs, saying ' He has a penchant for the spectacular & idiosyncratic'. Since opening in 2006, the award-winning National Dining Rooms has established itself as a favourite with London’s National Gallery visitors, offering a great British eating experience. In The National Cookbook over 100 traditional dishes are given a modern twist by restaurateur & Great British Menu judge Oliver Peyton & his chefs. With the emphasis on sourcing the freshest & most flavoursome ingredients, this beautiful book celebrates British produce throughout the seasons, from young spring asparagus, to summer pudding, to Christmas roast goose. Familiar recipes get a new look – honey glazed ham is cooked with cider & lavender – but old favourites are not forgotten: comforting, rich, fish pie, retro coronation chicken, sticky treacle tart. The Gallery experience is celebrated by stunning details of masterpieces from one of the greatest collection of Western European paintings in the world. Reviews ' At last the National Gallery, which holds Britain’s art treasures, has food to match thanks to another national treasure, Oliver Peyton. Art & food go hand in h&, so you can take in Gainsborough’s Mr & Mrs Andrews & then eat Oliver’s banoffi pie. It completes the sensual experience' Waitrose Food Illustrated ' The most beautiful book this season'... ' This book is an absolute stunner' The Book Seller ...
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The Mouth Of An Estuary With A Gateway
The building at the left appears to be a water-gate, of a type which appeared at the entrance of many Dutch towns. Its specific location has not been identified.
The building at the left appears to be a water-gate, of a type which appeared at the entrance of many Dutch towns. Its specific location has not been identified.
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water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.
Gateway - Something that tends to be able to walk through usually accompanied by a gate
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