Bartholomaeus Collection
Bartholomaeus, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and intellectual curiosity
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Bartholomaeus, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and intellectual curiosity. From the Minerva Victorious over ignorance to the captivating Jupiter and Antiope, Bartholomaeus's works transport us to a realm where myth meets reality. In his Portrait of a Woman of the Slosgin Family of Cologne, 1557, Bartholomaeus captures the essence of elegance and grace, immortalizing her beauty for generations to come. Similarly, his Portrait of a Man and Portrait of a Woman in 1533 reveal an unparalleled ability to portray individuality through brushstrokes. With his keen eye for detail evident in the Portrait of a Lady with Daughter from the 1530s-1540s, Bartholomaeus showcases not only familial bonds but also maternal tenderness frozen in time. His talent extends beyond portraiture as seen in Dissection from the late 15th century—a testament to his fascination with anatomy and scientific exploration. Delving into literature, we encounter Bartholomaeus Elsner's On the Properties of Things (De proprietatibus rerum), revealing an insatiable thirst for knowledge that transcends artistry alone. Meanwhile, Bartholomaeus Pitiscus—also known as Barth—leaves an indelible mark on mathematics with groundbreaking contributions. The legacy continues with portraits like that Prevostius by Hendrik Bary and Geeraert Brandt (I) in 1657-1707—an homage to an influential figure whose impact echoes through time. And who can forget Aegidius Sadeler II's rendition after Bartholomaeus Spranger? This collaboration between two great minds brings forth ethereal beauty merged with Pieter Brueghel's imagination.