2nd Half Collection

Portrait Erasmus Rotterdam Study Room 2nd half
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam in the Study Room, 2nd half of the 16th and 17th Centuries, oil on oak, 36 x 25.5 cm, unmarked. Inscription on the wall in the background: D. ERAS

View town Leiden 2nd half 17th century oil oak wood
View of the town of Leiden, 2nd half of the 17th century, oil on oak wood, 65.9 x 94 cm, unmarked, Jan van Goyen, (Alte Kopie nach / old copy after), Leiden 1596-1656 Den Haag

Livestock lying shepherd dog 2nd half 17th century?
Livestock with lying shepherd and dog, 2nd half of the 17th century?, Oil on copper, 31.5 x 26.5 cm, unsigned, Adam Pynacker, (Art / style of), Schiedam b. Rotterdam 1620 (?) - 1673 Amsterdam

Deer hunting swampy wood 2nd half 16th century
Deer hunting in swampy wood, 2nd half of the 16th century, tempera unvarnished on unprimed canvas (handkerchief painting), mounted on paper, 41.5 x 50 cm, not marked, Niederlandischer Meister, 16. Jh

Venus Adonis wooded landscape front castle Beersel
Venus and Adonis in wooded landscape in front of the castle Beersel, 2nd half of the 16th century, tempera unvarnished on unprimed canvas (handkerchief painting), wax-doubled, 38.1 x 44.2 cm

Thirty Scenes Life Christ Mary 2nd half 15th Century
Thirty Scenes from the Life of Christ and the Life of Mary, 2nd half of the 15th Century, Mixed media on fir wood, 160 x 146 cm, Unmarked, Oberrheinischer Meister, 15. Jh. (?)

Lazio Rieti Rieti S. Francesco Italy italian country
Lazio Rieti Rieti S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Built in 1245, added to in 2nd half 13th century, radically restored 1636

Tuscany Siena Montalcino Museo Civico Italy italian country
Tuscany Siena Montalcino Museo Civico, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Entire manuscript. Manuscripts

Silk Fragment 1350-1399 Iran Iraq mid 2nd half
Silk Fragment, 1350-1399. Iran or Iraq, mid or 2nd half of 14th century. Tabby weave with supplementary weft; silk; overall: 11.5 x 16 cm (4 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)

Leather Casket Scenes Courtly Love 1350-1400
Leather Casket with Scenes of Courtly Love, c. 1350-1400. France, Gothic period, 2nd half of the 14th century. Leather: embossed

Base Seated Buddha Figures Ascetics 2nd half
Base for a Seated Buddha with Figures of Ascetics, 2nd half of the 2nd Century. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320)

Head 2nd half 1600s Guinea Coast Ghana Akan 17th century
Head, 2nd half of 1600s. Guinea Coast, Ghana, Akan, 2nd half of 17th century. Terracotta; overall: 12.7 cm (5 in.)

Gold copper alloy spiral lion-head terminal Classical
Artokoloro

Marble strigilated vase snake handles Antonine
Artokoloro

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In the second half of the 17th century, a serene study room in Erasmus Rotterdam captures the essence of scholarly pursuits. The view from a town in Leiden during this time period showcases the charm and beauty of Dutch landscapes painted with oil on oak wood. Amidst these idyllic scenes, a loyal shepherd dog lies peacefully, symbolizing companionship and loyalty that transcends time. In another artwork depicting deer hunting in a swampy wood from the late 16th century, we catch a glimpse of ancient traditions and primal instincts. Moving forward to an enchanting wooded landscape featuring Venus and Adonis standing before Castle Beersel, we are transported to an era where love stories unfolded against picturesque backdrops. Thirty scenes from the life of Christ and Mary come alive through artistry dating back to the second half of the 15th century. These masterpieces offer us glimpses into religious devotion and historical narratives that have shaped our world. Traveling across Italy, we find ourselves immersed in Lazio's Rieti region at S. Francesco—a testament to Italian country life steeped in history. Further south lies Tuscany's Siena Montalcino Museo Civico—an Italian treasure trove showcasing cultural heritage spanning centuries. A silk fragment originating from Iran or Iraq between 1350-1399 reveals intricate craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Similarly, a leather casket adorned with courtly love scenes transports us back to an era when romance was celebrated through artistic expression. The base seated Buddha figures alongside ascetics crafted during the second half invite contemplation on spirituality and enlightenment. Finally, a head sculpted during Ghana's Akan period in Guinea Coast around the 1600s serves as a reminder of Africa's rich artistic legacy during this time. These diverse artworks spanning different regions and eras encapsulate humanity's creative spirit throughout history—each piece telling its own unique story while collectively forming a tapestry of our shared heritage.