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Portrait Busts Collection

"Capturing the Essence: A Glimpse into the World of Portrait Busts" Step into the grand lobby of Castle Howard in North Yorkshire

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: The lobby, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The lobby, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306298 The lobby, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (engraving)

The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (engraving)
1606416 The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland)

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: MS 1-2005, fol. 77r: David and the Fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield

MS 1-2005, fol. 77r: David and the Fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
FIT309712 MS 1-2005, fol. 77r: David and the Fool, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving)

Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving)
STC174256 Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: Portrait Louis Royer Portrait Louis Royer 1793-1868

Portrait Louis Royer Portrait Louis Royer 1793-1868
Portrait of Louis Royer Portrait of Louis Royer (1793-1868). Scupltor, Portrait of the sculptor Louis Royer in his studio, hammer in hand

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: Lazio Roma Rome Anzio Villa Spigarelli Italy

Lazio Roma Rome Anzio Villa Spigarelli Italy
Lazio Roma Anzio Villa Spigarelli, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval A 19th century neoclassical villa built on the imperial villa said to be of Nero which was in

Background imagePortrait Busts Collection: Roman funerary cippus portrait busts deceased couple

Roman funerary cippus portrait busts deceased couple
Roman funerary cippus with portrait busts of the deceased couple and an inscription in Latin, Epitaphiorum liber, Giovio, Benedetto, 1471-1545, Brown ink on paper, ca. 1521, From Ostia




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"Capturing the Essence: A Glimpse into the World of Portrait Busts" Step into the grand lobby of Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, and you'll be greeted by a stunning display of portrait busts. These exquisite sculptures, crafted with meticulous detail, offer a glimpse into the lives and personalities of their subjects. In "The Crowning of the Queen of Holland, " an enchanting engraving, we witness a momentous occasion frozen in time. The regal queen's likeness is immortalized in a delicate portrait bust, capturing her grace and majesty for eternity. Moving on to MS 1-2005, fol. 77r from Macclesfield's collection, we encounter "David and the Fool. " This historiated initial showcases not only artistic skill but also storytelling prowess as it depicts David's encounter with his witty companion through an intricately carved portrait bust. Venturing further to Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre through Oxonia Illustrata's engraving transports us back to 1675. Here we find ourselves amidst an array of captivating portrait busts that adorn this architectural marvel – each one reflecting its subject's achievements and contributions. Portraitist Louis Royer takes center stage next with his masterful rendition captured in stone or bronze. From his birth year in 1793 until his passing in 1868, Royer expertly sculpted countless individuals' likenesses—each piece telling a unique story frozen forever within these remarkable works. Journeying southward to Villa Spigarelli near Rome brings us face-to-face with Roman funerary cippus portrait busts—a poignant reminder of love enduring even beyond death. These touching depictions commemorate deceased couples whose eternal bond is celebrated through artistry that transcends time itself. Amidst flickering candlelight stands another extraordinary creation—an insignia-crowned candlestick illuminating novum opus cratero graphicum—the epitome of artistic craftsmanship.