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Carafe Collection (#3)

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Background imageCarafe Collection: Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici, 1543 (oil on wood)

Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici, 1543 (oil on wood)
7146828 Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici, 1543 (oil on wood) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 90x72 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCarafe Collection: Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble)

Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble)
7146205 Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble) by Vinci, Pierino da (1530-1553); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Rebecca and Eliezer at the well, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Rebecca and Eliezer at the well, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129531 Rebecca and Eliezer at the well, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageCarafe Collection: Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)

Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146767 Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCarafe Collection: Roman Woman by the Well, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Roman Woman by the Well, 1881 (oil on canvas)
7387265 Roman Woman by the Well, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Zmurko, Franciszek (1859-1910); 29 x 18 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Franciszek Żmurko (1859-1910))

Background imageCarafe Collection: Temperance, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood)

Temperance, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood)
7146299 Temperance, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Temperance, 1470 circa, Piero del Pollaiolo)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting)

Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting)
7129462 Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Jupiter and Ganymede, Anton Raphael Mengs)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena

The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena
7129385 The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena, 16th century (oil on panel) by Genga

Background imageCarafe Collection: Poster advertising Elixir de Spa Belgian liqueur, 1898 (colour litho)

Poster advertising Elixir de Spa Belgian liqueur, 1898 (colour litho)
PER205383 Poster advertising Elixir de Spa Belgian liqueur, 1898 (colour litho) by Raff (Raphael Lagye) (1861-1952); Private Collection

Background imageCarafe Collection: Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco)

Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco)
7130068 Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The wedding of Cana, 17th-18th century, (oil on canvas)

The wedding of Cana, 17th-18th century, (oil on canvas)
7130065 The wedding of Cana, 17th-18th century, (oil on canvas) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The wedding of Cana)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Death of st Joseph, (detached fresco)

Death of st Joseph, (detached fresco)
7129724 Death of st Joseph, (detached fresco) by Craffonara, Giuseppe (1790-1837); MAG Alto Garda Museum, Italy, Riva del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy; (add.info.: Death of st Joseph)

Background imageCarafe Collection: St Francis, 1643, (painting)

St Francis, 1643, (painting)
7129955 St Francis, 1643, (painting) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: St Francis, 1643, Jusepe de Ribera, known as Spagnoletto)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting)

Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting)
7129228 Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting) by Baegert, Jan (1465-1535); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Christ facing Pontius Pilate, Cristo davanti a Pilato, Jan Baegert)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble)

Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble)
7146211 Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCarafe Collection: Flowers, c. 1900-1952, (oil on wood)

Flowers, c. 1900-1952, (oil on wood)
7146084 Flowers, c.1900-1952, (oil on wood) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); Jahan Nama Museum and Gallery, Niavaran Palace Complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Flowers, Louis Valtat, oil on wood)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Girl with a lantern (painting)

Girl with a lantern (painting)
7129337 Girl with a lantern (painting) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Girl with a lantern, maestro Jacomo (Trophime Bigot)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 7378206

7378206

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7381651

Background imageCarafe Collection: Old Man and Woman, 1700s (oil on wood)

Old Man and Woman, 1700s (oil on wood)
XOS5888319 Old Man and Woman, 1700s (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 13.8x12 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by David Teniers the Younger (1610-90))

Background imageCarafe Collection: Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas)

Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352725 Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 98x124 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageCarafe Collection: 7381658

7381658

Background imageCarafe Collection: 7379744

7379744

Background imageCarafe Collection: Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble)

Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble)
7146757 Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting)

The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting)
7129443 The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The feast of the rich man)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Bean Eater, 1584 (oil on canvas)

The Bean Eater, 1584 (oil on canvas)
7212935 The Bean Eater, 1584 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 57x68 cm; Chateau d'Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageCarafe Collection: 'Circa 70' pitcher-mixer with mixer spoon, 1960 (silver and ebony)

"Circa 70" pitcher-mixer with mixer spoon, 1960 (silver and ebony)
1071830 "Circa 70" pitcher-mixer with mixer spoon, 1960 (silver and ebony) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 29.85x17.15x14.61 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageCarafe Collection: Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail

Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail
6276115 Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail. by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Creator: Hendrik Mauris Sint-Maartenskerk, Kortrijk)

Background imageCarafe Collection: A jug. Silverwork and enamel. Valladolid. End 16th century. Signed by Juan de Benavente

A jug. Silverwork and enamel. Valladolid. End 16th century. Signed by Juan de Benavente
6267399 A jug. Silverwork and enamel. Valladolid. End 16th century. Signed by Juan de Benavente. by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Cafe, 1882-84 (oil on canvas)

The Cafe, 1882-84 (oil on canvas)
5860130 The Cafe, 1882-84 (oil on canvas) by Lungren, Fernand (1857-1932); 79.7--104.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Fernand Lungren (1857-1932))

Background imageCarafe Collection: 'Modern' beverage server and 'stir-up' spoon, designed c. 1959 (silverplate)

"Modern" beverage server and "stir-up" spoon, designed c. 1959 (silverplate)
1071838 "Modern" beverage server and "stir-up" spoon, designed c.1959 (silverplate) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 28.26x16.19x7.62 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageCarafe Collection: Greek core-formed oenochoe, c. 2nd-1st century BC (painted glass)

Greek core-formed oenochoe, c. 2nd-1st century BC (painted glass)
7295766 Greek core-formed oenochoe, c.2nd-1st century BC (painted glass) by Eastern Mediterranean School, (2nd-1st century BC); height: 13.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Tub - pastel on cardboard, 1886

The Tub - pastel on cardboard, 1886
LRI4353899 The Tub - pastel on cardboard, 1886 by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 60 x 83 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tub (The Tub) - Artwork by Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Game of Backgammon, c. 1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas)

Game of Backgammon, c. 1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas)
XOS5870824 Game of Backgammon, c.1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 82x102 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: David Teniers (1610-1690))

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Table in the White Garden at Gerberoy, 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Table in the White Garden at Gerberoy, 1900 (oil on canvas)
LAF470821 The Table in the White Garden at Gerberoy, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 89.5x117 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Background imageCarafe Collection: Autumn Flowers, 1916 (oil on canvas)

Autumn Flowers, 1916 (oil on canvas)
7316307 Autumn Flowers, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Wold-Thorne, Oluf (1867-1919); 85.5x92.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Oluf Wold-Thorne (1867-1919))

Background imageCarafe Collection: Jug, 1st century AD (glass)

Jug, 1st century AD (glass)
7316721 Jug, 1st century AD (glass) by Roman (1th century AD); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early Imperial.)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Women at the fountain, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Women at the fountain, 1867 (oil on canvas)
7312326 Women at the fountain, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Background imageCarafe Collection: L: Rabbits -- Dairy, 1, 890 (chromolithography)

L: Rabbits -- Dairy, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309670 L: Rabbits -- Dairy, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Q: Q stands for the Quince I have plucked from a tree, To flavor the tart Mary's making for me

Q: Q stands for the Quince I have plucked from a tree, To flavor the tart Mary's making for me. 1870 (illustration)
7309611 Q: Q stands for the Quince I have plucked from a tree, To flavor the tart Mary's making for me.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Self-portrait, 1890-1910 (oil on canvas)

Self-portrait, 1890-1910 (oil on canvas)
887233 Self-portrait, 1890-1910 (oil on canvas) by Mancini, Francesco Giovanni (1829-1905); Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCarafe Collection: Y: Y Stands for our Farm-yard, where Chicks Love to Feed On the Oats, and the Barley

Y: Y Stands for our Farm-yard, where Chicks Love to Feed On the Oats, and the Barley, and Other Good Seed
7309620 Y: Y Stands for our Farm-yard, where Chicks Love to Feed On the Oats, and the Barley, and Other Good Seed.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Woman of Abyssinia, 1845 (engraving)

Woman of Abyssinia, 1845 (engraving)
7293209 Woman of Abyssinia, 1845 (engraving) by Lefebvre, Theophile (1811-1860); (add.info.: Geography. Eritrea. Woman in the Tigre country)

Background imageCarafe Collection: At the fountain, young woman fetching water from a public watering place with a jug

At the fountain, young woman fetching water from a public watering place with a jug
7278989 At the fountain, young woman fetching water from a public watering place with a jug by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the fountain)

Background imageCarafe Collection: A Merry Couple, 1648 (oil on panel)

A Merry Couple, 1648 (oil on panel)
7300627 A Merry Couple, 1648 (oil on panel) by Hals, Harmen (1611-69); 41x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmen Hals was the oldest son of the famous painter Frans Hals)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Craftsman tries to fix a broken jug and three woman watch him

Craftsman tries to fix a broken jug and three woman watch him
7279734 Craftsman tries to fix a broken jug and three woman watch him by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Craftsman tries to fix a broken jug and three woman watch him)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Neighbors, 1885 (oil on wood)

Neighbors, 1885 (oil on wood)
FIA5366788 Neighbors, 1885 (oil on wood) by Bakalovich, Stepan Vladislavovich (1857-1947); 23 x 38, 5 cm; Radishchev State Art Museum, Saratov, Russia; (add.info.: Neighbors, a scene of Roman life)




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In the world of art and history, the carafe takes center stage. This captivating object has been depicted in various forms throughout time, showcasing its significance and versatility. One such portrayal is seen in "Black Woman" (1875-1876), an oil on canvas masterpiece that captures a black woman gracefully holding a carafe. The painting exudes elegance as it showcases her strength and beauty. Moving from paintings to reality, we encounter displays of local wine for sale adorned with exquisite carafes. These vessels not only enhance the presentation but also elevate the experience of enjoying fine wines. The White Star Line, known for its luxurious voyages, featured cut glass bulbous table carafes onboard their ships. These stunning pieces added a touch of opulence to dining experiences at sea. Additionally, cut glass water and wine carafes were also provided to ensure passengers had access to refreshing beverages throughout their journey. Stepping onto the RMS Queen Mary, we discover a crackle glass carafe with a plaque commemorating this iconic ship's history. This unique piece serves as a reminder of the grandeur and sophistication associated with ocean liners. Traveling back in time through engravings, we come across "Peasant Couple on the Market" (1519) depicting everyday life where vendors proudly display their goods alongside humble earthenware carafes filled with nourishing liquids. Further exploring historical depictions brings us to "Quito Carrying Vegetables" (1865), showcasing women carrying baskets balanced on their heads while clutching traditional clay jugs or wooden-carved carafes filled with fresh produce - symbols of sustenance and community spirit. Delving into porcelain craftsmanship reveals an ewer and basin set dating back to c. 1781-93; these delicate pieces showcase intricate designs that highlight both functionality and aesthetic appeal within domestic settings. Artistic interpretations continue with "The Lovers" (c.