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Arte Collection (#43)

Arte, the essence of human creativity and expression, encompasses a vast array of forms throughout history

Background imageArte Collection: ITALY. Pompeii. House of the Faun. Faunus. Roman

ITALY. Pompeii. House of the Faun. Faunus. Roman art. Early Empire

Background imageArte Collection: War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used

War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used to engender fear in the enemy and served during war and dances. African art. Decorative Arts. BELGIUM. FLANDERS. BRABANT. Tervuren

Background imageArte Collection: Figure of an animal. Muisca Art. Chibcha art. Jewelry

Figure of an animal. Muisca Art. Chibcha art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum

Background imageArte Collection: Gaius Julius Hyginus (64 BC - 17). Latin author

Gaius Julius Hyginus (64 BC - 17). Latin author. Poeticon Astronomicum. The constellation of Gemini. Work attributed to Hyginus. Incunable, 15th c. Renaissance art. Engraving

Background imageArte Collection: Photo frame. 16th c. Renaissance art. Jewelry. AUSTRIA

Photo frame. 16th c. Renaissance art. Jewelry. AUSTRIA. VIENNA. Vienna. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna (Museum of Art History)

Background imageArte Collection: Saint Jules Martyr. Printed in Paris. XX century

Saint Jules Martyr. Printed in Paris. XX century. Private Collection. Litography

Background imageArte Collection: RIVERA, Diego. The Painters Studio

RIVERA, Diego. The Painters Studio
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). The Painters Studio. 1954. Mexican Mural Painting. Oil on canvas. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Department of the Treasury and Public Credit

Background imageArte Collection: RIVERA, Diego. Lady in White

RIVERA, Diego. Lady in White
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Lady in White or Mandragora. 1939. Mexican Mural Painting. Oil on canvas. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Public Education Department

Background imageArte Collection: RENOIR, Pierre Auguste. Little Girl Carrying

RENOIR, Pierre Auguste. Little Girl Carrying
RENOIR, Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919). Little Girl Carrying Flowers or The Little Gleaner. 1888. Impressionism. Oil on canvas. BRAZIL. Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo Museum of Art

Background imageArte Collection: RIVERA, Diego. Ultima Hora

RIVERA, Diego. Ultima Hora
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Ultima Hora. 1915. Cubism. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Background imageArte Collection: Portrait of Montezuma II. Engraving

Portrait of Montezuma II. Engraving
MONTEZUMA II (1467-1520). Aztec king (1502-1520). Portrait of Montezuma II, last Mexican King. Engraving

Background imageArte Collection: MONDRIAN, Piet. Windmill

MONDRIAN, Piet. Windmill
Mondrian, Piet (1872-1944). Windmill. 1906. Post-Impressionism. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Background imageArte Collection: MEIFREN I ROIG, Eliseu. Garden

MEIFREN I ROIG, Eliseu. Garden
MEIFREN I ROIG, Eliseu (1859-1940). Garden. Impressionism. Oil on canvas

Background imageArte Collection: Lucius Annaeus Seneca. Bust

Lucius Annaeus Seneca. Bust
SENECA, Lucius Annaeus (4 BC-65). Latin philosopher, statesman, politician and dramatist. Oil

Background imageArte Collection: Francia. Conques. Sainte-Foy Abbey

Francia. Conques. Sainte-Foy Abbey
FRANCE. Conques. ɧ lise abbatiale de Sainte Foy (Abbey Church of St. Foy). View of the apse with its chapels. Romanesque art. Architecture

Background imageArte Collection: COURBET, Gustave. The Artists Studio

COURBET, Gustave. The Artists Studio
COURBET, Gustave (1819-1877). The Artists Studio. 1854 - 1855. Realism. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 d Orsay (Orsay Museum)

Background imageArte Collection: BERENTZ, Christian. Vegetables and Fruits

BERENTZ, Christian. Vegetables and Fruits
Vegetables and Fruits. 16th c.I - XVIII. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art)

Background imageArte Collection: Animal-shaped jug Archaic Greek art

Animal-shaped jug Archaic Greek art
Animal-shaped jug. 8th-7th c. BC. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum

Background imageArte Collection: Scythian art

Scythian art
Terminal with a Griffin Head. 7th c. BC. Bronze and iron. Proceeds from Kelermess Barrow No. 4 (Kuban Region), Ukraine. Scythian Art. Jewelry. RUSSIA. SAINT PETERSBURG. Saint Petersburg

Background imageArte Collection: The Guitarist, by Philippe Mercier

The Guitarist, by Philippe Mercier (1689-1760). A young woman plays a guitar, accompanied by two Harlequins, possibly a scene from the Commedia dell Arte

Background imageArte Collection: AGUILAR, Gaspar de (1561-1623). Poet and playwright

AGUILAR, Gaspar de (1561-1623). Poet and playwright
" AGUILAR, Gaspar de (1561-1623). Poet and playwright. Arte de principios de canto llano" (Plainsong art). Early 16th century. Religious music treatise

Background imageArte Collection: Commedia Del arte Silvia

Commedia Del arte Silvia
Date: 1716

Background imageArte Collection: French Theatre / Beronte

French Theatre / Beronte
Beronte ( receleur ) A character from L Intrigue des Filous by Claude de Lestoille. Date: 1689

Background imageArte Collection: Madonna and Child, 1609-1610

Madonna and Child, 1609-1610. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Background imageArte Collection: The Roman Pulcinella of the Piazza Navona

The Roman Pulcinella of the Piazza Navona. The commedia dell arte character is shown in five scenes: winning the lottery, reconciling with his enemy, drinking wine, reading up on politics

Background imageArte Collection: Misfitz Dolls - Pierrot

Misfitz Dolls - Pierrot. Date: early 20th century

Background imageArte Collection: Italy. Rome. National Gallery of Modern Age. Exterior

Italy. Rome. National Gallery of Modern Age. Exterior
Italy. Rome. National Gallery of Modern Age. Placed in the Palace of Fine Arts, built by Cesare Bazzani (1873-1939). Exterior

Background imageArte Collection: Baltrasar Gracian (1601-1658). Spanish writter and philosoph

Baltrasar Gracian (1601-1658). Spanish writter and philosoph
Baltrasar Gracian (1601-1658). Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writter and philosopher. Arte de ingenio (1642, revised as Agudeza y arte de ingenio in 1648). Edition: Barcelona, 1757

Background imageArte Collection: Spain. Barcelona. Fountain of Catalan Genius. Inagurated in

Spain. Barcelona. Fountain of Catalan Genius. Inagurated in
Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Fountain of Catalan Genius. Inagurated in 1856. Dedicated to general Jose Bernaldo de Quiros, marquess of campo Sagrado and former governor of Catalonia

Background imageArte Collection: Juan de Ortega (1480-1568). Manuscript

Juan de Ortega (1480-1568). Manuscript
Juan de Ortega (1480-1568). Spanish religious and mathematician. Arte Breve y Provechosa de Cuenta Castellana y Aritmetica. Title page. 1559. Zaragoza. Spain

Background imageArte Collection: Disraeli / Reform 1859

Disraeli / Reform 1859
The Last Pantomime of the Season Disraelis Reform Bill is rejected at the last minute, to the delight of MPs Bright, Russell and Palmerston. Date: 19 March 1859

Background imageArte Collection: French Theatre / La Roze

French Theatre / La Roze
La Roze ( soldat ) A character from La Comedie de Chansons - Anon. Date: 1640

Background imageArte Collection: Carlo Goldoni / Symonds

Carlo Goldoni / Symonds
CARLO GOLDONI Italian playwright, who created modern Italian comedy in the style of Moliere, thereby superseding the older style commedia dell arte Date: 1707 - 1793

Background imageArte Collection: The Pierrot of the Minute by Aubrey Beardsley

The Pierrot of the Minute by Aubrey Beardsley
A pierrot in a garden by Aubrey Beardsley, illustrating Ernest Dowsons one-act verse play The Pierrot of the Minute. Date: 1897

Background imageArte Collection: Clown with food and drink on a Christmas and New Year card

Clown with food and drink on a Christmas and New Year card, with Harlequin and Columbine on either side of him (they are stealing from Pantalones table on the other side of the windows)

Background imageArte Collection: London. Bombed Streets in 1941. Drawing and watercolor

London. Bombed Streets in 1941. Drawing and watercolor by Henry Moore. Drawing. Private Collection

Background imageArte Collection: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Venus

Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Venus and Cupid. 1535. Renaissance art. Oil on wood. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Borghese Gallery and Museum

Background imageArte Collection: COLONIA, Francisco de ( -1542). SPAIN. Burgos. Church

COLONIA, Francisco de ( -1542). SPAIN. Burgos. Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari. Altarpiece of Francisco de Colonia (? -1542) in limestone, ca.1505. Gothic art. Relief

Background imageArte Collection: Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing

Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing of an old man sitting on a rock and some sketches on water movement. Renaissance art. Drawing

Background imageArte Collection: Frederick II Hohenstaufen (1194-1250). Holy Roman

Frederick II Hohenstaufen (1194-1250). Holy Roman Emperor (1197-1250). Duke of Swabia (1212-1216). The regent receives a hawk as a gift. Frontispiece of Art of falconry of the Emperor Frederick II

Background imageArte Collection: ANTINOܓ(110-130). Young Greek famous because of

ANTINOܓ(110-130). Young Greek famous because of
ANTINOܓ (110-130). Young Greek famous because of his beauty, favourite of Emperor Hadrian. Roman art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. UMBRIA. Perugia. National Archaeological Museum of Umbria

Background imageArte Collection: EPICURUS (341-270 BC). Greek philosopher. Bust of

EPICURUS (341-270 BC). Greek philosopher. Bust of Epicurus, 2nd c. A.D. Roman art. Sculpture. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Capitoline Museums

Background imageArte Collection: View of Savona from the sea in 15th c. Detail. Italian

View of Savona from the sea in 15th c. Detail. Italian anonymous. Oil on canvas. ITALY. LIGURIA. Genoa. Pegli. Navy Museum

Background imageArte Collection: English lantern clock (18th c. ). Baroque art

English lantern clock (18th c. ). Baroque art
English lantern clock (18th c.). Baroque art. Jewelry. FRANCE. FRANCHE-COMTɮ DOUBS. Besan篮. Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology. Proc: UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND

Background imageArte Collection: St. Teresa in Ecstasy. Anonymous author of La Paz

St. Teresa in Ecstasy. Anonymous author of La Paz. 17th c. Colonial baroque. Oil on canvas. BOLIVIA. LA PAZ. La Paz. National Museum of Art

Background imageArte Collection: BELGIUM. Laeken. Church of Saint Walpurgis. Facade

BELGIUM. Laeken. Church of Saint Walpurgis. Facade. Baroque art. Architecture

Background imageArte Collection: SERT, Jos頍ar�(1874-1945). Crucifixion. 1939

SERT, Jos頍ar�(1874-1945). Crucifixion. 1939
SERT, Jos頍 aric (1874-1945). Crucifixion. 1939 - 1945. Wall painting. Oil. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Vic. Cathedral

Background imageArte Collection: SCOTT, Georges Bertin, called Scott de Pagnolles

SCOTT, Georges Bertin, called Scott de Pagnolles (1873-1943). After the shipwreck. 1898. Illustration published in L Illustration on January 28, 1899. Engraving




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Arte, the essence of human creativity and expression, encompasses a vast array of forms throughout history. From the captivating brushstrokes of Fabritius' "The Goldfinch" to the enchanting garden paintings from the so-called Villa of Livia, art transports us to different worlds. Pantomime characters from Commedia dell Arte dance across the stage, their vibrant costumes and exaggerated gestures bringing laughter and joy. A bust of goddess Tanit in Carthaginian art stands as a testament to ancient civilizations' devotion to divine beauty. The harmonious melodies played by Collegium Musicum of Jena fill our ears during a concert, reminding us that art transcends visual boundaries. Steinlen's whimsical depiction of Tourn饠du Chat Noir captures the mischievous spirit within all feline companions. Jos鮠 Gutierrez Solana's masks reveal hidden emotions beneath their painted surfaces, reflecting humanity's complex nature. The stela of royal scribe Ani in Egyptian art preserves stories etched into stone for eternity. Claude Lorrain invites us on a journey through time with his breathtaking view of Delphi, where ancient ruins whisper tales long forgotten. The statue of Djoser stands tall as an architectural marvel in Egyptian art - a symbol of power and innovation. Diego Rivera's portrayal of Totonaca Civilization immerses us in rich cultural heritage while Europa Anguissola gazes at us from her portrait, capturing her timeless beauty and grace. Arte is not merely an object or image but rather an invitation to explore diverse perspectives and narratives woven throughout history, and is through these artistic masterpieces that we connect with our past, present, and future - forever cherishing the boundless depths that lie within this extraordinary realm called "art.