Framing Lines Collection

Ships Sea 17th century Ludolf Backhuysen Dutch
Ships at Sea, 17th century. Ludolf Backhuysen (Dutch, 1631-1708). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash, with brush and grey ink; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Boar Hunt 1672 Abraham Hondius Dutch 1625-1695
Boar Hunt, c. 1672. Abraham Hondius (Dutch, c. 1625-1695). Pen and black ink and brush and black and gray wash heightened with lead white (partially oxidized)

Landscape with Two Monks, c. 1840. Creator: Francois Edouard Bertin (French, 1797-1871)
Landscape with Two Monks, c. 1840. Bertin studied initially with Girodet and later with Ingres and from them acquired a grounding in classical landscape

left flute-playing figure opposite dancing figure
On the left a flute-playing figure opposite a dancing figure, on the right four dancing figures in a row to the left, The strip is divided into two halves

Allegorical Scene Couple Statue 1700s F Müller
Allegorical Scene: Couple before a Statue, 1700s. F. Muller (German). Brush and gray wash, with brush and red wash; framing lines in black ink; sheet: 17.2 x 10.5 cm (6 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.); image

Architectural Conference 1622 Italy 17th century
Architectural Conference, c. 1622. Italy, 17th century. Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash with graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet: 45.3 x 35.2 cm (17 13/16 x 13 7/8 in.); image

River Landscape Arched Rock second half 1600s
River Landscape with Arched Rock, second half 1600s. Crescenzio di Onofrio (Italian, 1632 ?-aft 1712). Pen and brown ink over black chalk; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Christ Triumphant Appearing Interceding Saint
Christ Triumphant Appearing to an Interceding Saint, 1600s. Italy, Bologna, 17th century. Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Sheep Heads second third quarter 1800s Wouter Verschuur
Sheep Heads, second or third quarter 1800s. Wouter Verschuur (Dutch, 1812-1874). Black chalk and brush and gray and black wash over traces of graphite; framing lines in brown ink and graphite; sheet

Cow second half 1600s Johann Heinrich Roos German
Cow, second half 1600s. Johann Heinrich Roos (German, 1631-1685). Red chalk; framing lines in brush and black ink; sheet: 6.7 x 11.1 cm (2 5/8 x 4 3/8 in.); secondary support

Bacchanal 1600s Circle Pietro da Cortona Italian
Bacchanal, 1600s. Circle of Pietro da Cortona (Italian, 1596-1669). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache; incised

Victorious Soldiers Trophy 1550s Pellegrino Tibaldi
Victorious Soldiers with Trophy, 1550s. Pellegrino Tibaldi (Italian, 1527-1596). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Ascension Saint Jerome 1600s Karel Skreta
Ascension of Saint Jerome, 1600s. Karel Skreta (Czech, 1610-1674). Pen and brown ink, graphite and brush and brown wash; framing lines in black ink; sheet: 27.9 x 16.7 cm (11 x 6 9/16 in.)

Barrel-vaulted Arcade Rendered Perspective 1700s
Barrel-vaulted Arcade Rendered in Perspective, 1700s. Francessco Battaglioli (Italian). Pen and brown ink and brush and blue-grey wash

Chariot Drawn Lions Amorini recto Partial Architectural Study
Chariot Drawn by Lions with Amorini (recto) Partial Architectural Study (verso), first half 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Pen and brown ink and brush

Landscape Cattle second last third 1800s Jules Dupré
Landscape with Cattle, second or last third 1800s. Jules Dupre (French, 1811-1889). Brush and brown wash over graphite; framing lines in graphite; sheet: 16.5 x 26.1 cm (6 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)

Landscape Cattle recto verso second last third 1800s
Landscape with Cattle (recto) Cattle (verso), second or last third 1800s. Jules Dupre (French, 1811-1889). Brush and brown wash over graphite; framing lines in graphite; sheet

Landscape Tower Seashore 1600-1614 Filippo Napoletano
Landscape with Tower at Seashore, 1600-1614(?). Filippo Napoletano (Italian, c. 1587-c. 1629). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown

Allegory Christian Belief 1622 Johann Liss German
Allegory of Christian Belief, c. 1622. Johann Liss (German, c. 1597-1631). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash; framing lines in pen and black ink; sheet: 15.3 x 9.4 cm (6 x 3 11/16 in.)

Maternal Solicitude 1777 Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Maternal Solicitude, 1777. Jean Baptiste Le Prince (French, 1734-1781). Pen and black ink and brush and brown wash over graphite

Opening Pages Valerius Maximuss Facta et dicta memorabilia
Opening Pages from Valerius Maximuss Facta et dicta memorabilia, c. 1476. Flanders, 15th century. Pen and brown ink, watercolor, and gouache; framing lines in brown ink (around image)

Valerius Maximuss Facta et dicta memorabilia: Opening Page of Book IX of Valerius Maximuss Facta et dicta memorabilia, c. 1476. Flanders, 15th century

George Frederick Watts R. A. 1877-1878 Alphonse Legros
George Frederick Watts, R.A. c. 1877-1878. Alphonse Legros (French, 1837-1911). Graphite heightened with white chalk; framing lines in black chalk; sheet: 33.4 x 22 cm (13 1/8 x 8 11/16 in.); image

Scene Canal first half 1800s Hippolyte Jean Baptiste Garnerey
Scene on a Canal, first half 1800s. Hippolyte Jean Baptiste Garnerey (French, 1787-1858). Watercolor heightened with white gouache; framing lines in black [ink

Chapel Window John La Farge American 1835-1910
Chapel Window. John La Farge (American, 1835-1910). Watercolor with gouache over graphite; framing lines in black ink; sheet: 71.9 x 44.1 cm (28 5/16 x 17 3/8 in.); image: 63.5 x 35.5 cm (25 x 14 in.)

Judgment Paris 1585 Carletto Caliari Italian
The Judgment of Paris, c. 1585. Carletto Caliari (Italian, 1570-1596). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash, with brush and gray wash, over black chalk

Man Entwined Two Snakes 1527 Attributed Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone
Man Entwined by Two Snakes, c. 1527. Attributed to Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone (Italian, 1483/84-1539). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash with blue gouache

North Easton Massachusetts 1877 William Morris Hunt
North Easton, Massachusetts, 1877. William Morris Hunt (American, 1824-1879). Charcoal; framing lines in charcoal; sheet: 26.5 x 41.5 cm (10 7/16 x 16 5/16 in.); image

Niagara Falls 1878 William Morris Hunt American
Niagara Falls, 1878. William Morris Hunt (American, 1824-1879). Charcoal and brush and charcoal wash; framing lines in charcoal; sheet: 27.5 x 42.9 cm (10 13/16 x 16 7/8 in.); image

Eighteen Views Rome Quattro Fontane Looking Monte Cavallo
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Quattro Fontane Looking Toward Monte Cavallo, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush

Eighteen Views Rome Trevi Fountain 1665 Lievin Cruyl
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Trevi Fountain, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Eighteen Views Rome Campidoglio 1665 Lievin Cruyl
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Campidoglio, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Eighteen Views Rome Collegio di Propaganda Fide
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Collegio di Propaganda Fide (recto); Sketches of Windows and Pilasters of the Attic Storey of the Collegio di Propaganda Fide (verso), 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c)

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza Barberini recto 1665
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Barberini (recto), 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash with graphite; framing lines in brown ink and graphite

Eighteen Views Rome Church Gesu 1665 Lievin Cruyl
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Church of the Gesu, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Eighteen Views Rome Ponte Rotto 1665 Lievin Cruyl
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Ponte Rotto, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Eighteen Views Rome Church Santa Maria Vallicella
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush

Eighteen Views Rome Church Sant Ignazio 1665
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Church of Sant Ignazio, 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza Barberini recto Tracing
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Barberini (recto); Tracing of a Fountain from Recto and Sketches of Two Faces (verso), 1665. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720)

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza del Popolo recto Sketch
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso), 1664. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720)

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza del Popolo recto 1664
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto), 1664. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over stylus

Eighteen Views Rome Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, 1664. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash over stylus

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza Farnese recto Cartouche
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Farnese (recto); Cartouche (verso), 1664. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza Colonna 1664 Lievin Cruyl
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Colonna, 1664. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and blue wash over stylus

Eighteen Views Rome Piazza Farnese recto 1664
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Farnese (recto), 1664. Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and blue wash over graphite; squared in graphite

Study Heads recto Crenelated Fortress verso 2nd half 1500s
Study of Heads (recto); Crenelated Fortress (verso), 2nd half 1500s. Agostino Carracci (Italian, 1557-1602). Pen and brown ink; framing lines in brown ink; sheet: 13.1 x 30.9 cm (5 3/16 x 12 3/16 in.)

Man Standing Back 1630 Gerard ter Borch Dutch
A Man Standing Seen from the Back, c. 1630. Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617-1681). Black chalk heightened with traces of white chalk; framing lines in brown ink; sheet: 28.9 x 15 cm (11 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

Cupid Blindfolded Two Doves 1757 Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Cupid Blindfolded and Two Doves, 1757 or after. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727-1804). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

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"Framing Lines: Exploring the Artistic Narratives of Masterpieces" Boar Hunt 1672 Abraham Hondius Dutch 1625-1695: Immerse yourself in the thrilling chase as Hondius captures the intensity of a boar hunt with his masterful framing lines. Landscape with Two Monks, c. 1840. Creator: Francois Edouard Bertin (French, 1797-1871): Bertin's delicate brushstrokes and strategic framing lines transport us to a serene landscape where two monks find solace amidst nature's beauty. Left flute-playing figure opposite dancing figure: In this captivating artwork, the artist skillfully employs framing lines to juxtapose a harmonious flute player against an energetic dancer, creating a visual symphony for our eyes. Allegorical Scene Couple Statue 1700s F Müller: Müller's intricate sculpture comes alive through carefully placed framing lines that accentuate the profound connection between two figures in this allegorical scene. Architectural Conference 1622 Italy 17th century: Step into an architectural wonderland where every detail is meticulously highlighted by expertly crafted framing lines, transporting you back to a vibrant conference held centuries ago. River Landscape Arched Rock second half 1600s: The majestic arched rock takes center stage as it is framed by lush greenery and flowing waters—a testament to the artist's mastery of capturing nature's grandeur through precise framing lines. Ships Sea 17th century Ludolf Backhuysen Dutch: Backhuysen’s maritime masterpiece showcases his ability to use bold framing lines that guide our gaze across turbulent seas and towering ships, evoking both awe and admiration. Christ Triumphant Appearing Interceding Saint: Through cleverly positioned framing lines, this religious artwork invites us into a divine encounter where Christ triumphantly intercedes for a saint, inspiring faith and reverence.