Alfred Whitman Collection

Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian, 1518. Artist: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian, 1518. Maximilian I (1459-1519), the son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and Eleanor of Portugal

The British Museum Print Room, c1901.From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Rembrandt with the Sabre, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Rembrandt with the Sabre, 1634. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Portrait of Pietro Aretino, c1517. Artist: Marcantonio Raimondi
Portrait of Pietro Aretino, c1517. Pietro Aretino (1492-1556), Italian author, playwright, poet and satirist who influenced contemporary art and politics and invented erotic literature

The Descent from the Cross, 1475. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
The Descent from the Cross, 1475. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Death of the Virgin, c1475. Artist: Martin Schongauer
The Death of the Virgin, c1475. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Breaking Up of the Agamemnon, 1870. Artist: Seymour Haden
The Breaking Up of the Agamemnon, 1870. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

View of Richmond from the Thames, 1871. Artist: Maxime Lalanne
View of Richmond from the Thames, 1871. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Le Depart Por Le Travail, 1863. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
Le Depart Por Le Travail, 1863. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Two Plough Horses, 1652. Artist: Paulus Potter
The Two Plough Horses, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

A Woman Spinning, 1652. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
A Woman Spinning, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Dance in a Tavern, 1652. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
Dance in a Tavern, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Portrait of Vandyck, 1635. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Vandyck, 1635. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Rembrandt Leaning on a Stone Sill, 1639. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Rembrandt Leaning on a Stone Sill, 1639. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

John Dryden, c1700. Artist: Gerard Edelinck
John Dryden, c1700. John Dryden (1631-1700), Dramatist and Poet Laureate. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Three Trees, 1643. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Three Trees, 1643. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

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Alfred Whitman: A Passionate Collector of Art Through Time Alfred Whitman, a name that resonates with the art world, was an avid collector and connoisseur of various artistic masterpieces. His love for art knew no bounds as he sought to acquire and appreciate works from different periods and genres. One of his prized possessions was the "Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian" by Hans Burgkmair, the Elder. This captivating piece from 1518 showcased Whitman's appreciation for Renaissance art and its intricate details. In his pursuit of expanding his collection, Whitman ventured into diverse realms such as Rembrandt's brilliance. "Rembrandt with the Sabre, " painted in 1634, captured not only the artist's skill but also revealed Whitman's fascination with portraiture. Whitman had an eye for capturing personalities through portraits; another remarkable addition to his collection was Marcantonio Raimondi's "Portrait of Pietro Aretino. " Created around 1517, this artwork exemplified Raimondi's ability to capture human emotions flawlessly. However, it wasn't just portraits that intrigued Alfred Whitman; he also appreciated social commentary depicted in artworks like Honore Daumier's "La Rue Transnonian" from 1834. This powerful image conveyed political unrest during its time while showcasing Whitman's interest in historical context. Whitman didn't limit himself to specific eras or styles; he recognized greatness across centuries. Robert Strange’s depiction of Charles I from 1770 demonstrated how history could be immortalized through art. The Descent from the Cross by Andrea Mantegna further highlighted Alfred Whitman’s admiration for religious themes prevalent during the Italian Renaissance period. The painting dated back to 1475 yet still held immense significance in contemporary times due to its technical mastery.