Dordrecht (Dort) is seen in the background from the south-east, with the Grote Kerk in the centre, & the Vuilpoort, one of the town's water-gates (demolished in 1864) on the left. This painting exactly repeats the view of Dordrecht seen in the so-called ' The Large Dort', also in the National Gallery's Collection, & has been tentatively dated to the early 1650s. ...
A fragment, probably of 1455-60, from the tops of the shutters of the high altarpiece in the abbey of Saint Bertin in Saint-Omer, northern France. The altarpiece itself, of precious metal, made in 1455-9, is now lost. The inside shutters (the larger parts of which are now at Berlin) depict episodes from the life of Saint Bertin. The corresponding fragment shows 'A Choir of Angels'. Gothic architecture is painted on the outsides. ...
These seven panels come from the back of a large two-sided polyptych made for the high altar of San Francesco, Borgo Sansepolcro & depict the life of Saint Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order, who died in 1226. The altarpiece was commissioned in ...
This painting of a storm, with its dramatic sky, bold brushwork & colour, is typical of Diaz's later work. Diaz was an inspiration to younger French artists, including the Impressionists. ...
This painting is the first part of a set of works illustrating the last story of Boccaccio's ' Decameron' (see also ' The Story of Patient Griselda' Parts II & III). They may have been let into the wainscoting of a room, or have decorated 'spalliere'. The ...
This painting is the second part of a set of works illustrating the last story of Boccaccio's ' Decameron' (see also ' The Story of Patient Griselda' Parts I & III). They may have been let into the wainscoting of a room, or have decorated 'spalliere'. The scene depicts the marquis putting Griselda's obedience to the test by giving her baby to a servant, & making her believe it is to be killed. The marquis pretends to dissolve the marriage, & instructs her to return to her father's house. ...
This painting is the third part of a set of works illustrating the last story of Boccaccio's ' Decameron' (see also ' The Story of Patient Griselda' Parts I & II). They may have been let into the wainscoting of a room, or have decorated 'spalliere'. The sc ...
During the exodus from Egypt, the Red Sea parted for the fleeing Israelites, & closed again to drown Pharaoh's pursuing army. Miriam & other Israelite women danced to celebrate this escape. Old Testament (Exodus 15: 20-21). Moses is in the foreground ...
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The Story Of Cimon And Efigenia
Cimon, a handsome but coarse and uneducated youth, fell in love with Iphigenia (or Efigenia) and married her. The effects of love were beneficial and turned him into an educated and graceful man. This is an improving story from Boccaccio's 'Decameron' (5:
Cimon, a handsome but coarse & uneducated youth, fell in love with Iphigenia (or Efigenia) & married her. The effects of love were beneficial & turned him into an educated & graceful man. This is an improving story from Boccaccio's ' Decameron' (5:
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