Grisaille Collection (#6)

Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco)
5054038 Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); width: 450 cm; Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; PicturesNow/UIG; Italian, out of copyright

Window depicting the Entry to Jerusalem (stained glass)
1279310 Window depicting the Entry to Jerusalem (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Eglise Saint Urbin, Troyes, France; (add.info.: Troyes, Eglise St Urbin)

Window depicting Christ arrested in Gethsemene (stained glass)
1279306 Window depicting Christ arrested in Gethsemene (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Eglise Saint Urbin, Troyes, France; (add.info.: Troyes, Eglise St Urbin)

Window depicting Christ before Pilate (stained glass)
1279304 Window depicting Christ before Pilate (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Eglise Saint Urbin, Troyes, France; (add.info.: Troyes, Eglise St Urbin, France French school); French

A Bacchanalian Scene (oil on canvas)
808698 A Bacchanalian Scene (oil on canvas) by Kellner, Hendrick (fl.1760-80); 26.7x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Detail of a frieze from the tablinum, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819891 Detail of a frieze from the tablinum, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa of Livia, Prima Porta, Rome

A Manchurian Bandit, c. 1904 (oil en grisaille on canvas)
1767690 A Manchurian Bandit, c.1904 (oil en grisaille on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 76.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Manchurian Bandit. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Scenes from Romeo and Juliet: The Ball Scene (I, V), 1882 (gouache, en grisaille)
827147 Scenes from Romeo and Juliet: The Ball Scene (I, V), 1882 (gouache, en grisaille) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 31.1x43.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Romeo and Juliet)

Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860497 Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860498-501) by Venetian School

Jean Mielot in the scriptorium (chromolitho)
964213 Jean Mielot in the scriptorium (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Image in grisaille from The Miracles of Our Lady showing Jean Mielot in)

Art, from The Liberal Arts cycle (fresco)
KAB145094 Art, from The Liberal Arts cycle (fresco) by Giorgione, (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1476/8-1510); Casa Pellizzari, Castelfranco, Veneto, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Folding fan with "grisaille"scenes, c. 1780s (gouache on double silk leaf
1069498 Folding fan with " grisaille" scenes, c.1780s (gouache on double silk leaf, brass, metallic thread, bone or ivory, gilding, mother-of-pearl & paste gems) by Unknown artist

The Triumph of Religion in the Arts, Between 1829 and 1840. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Pierre Cambronne (1770-1842), ca 1879. Creator: Bayard
Portrait of Pierre Cambronne (1770-1842), ca 1879. Found in the collection of Maison de Victor Hugo

Anna Maria van Schurman, 1657. Creator: Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen
Anna Maria van Schurman, 1657

Aimons toujours! Aimons encore!, c. 1886. Creator: Dagnan-Bouveret
Aimons toujours! Aimons encore!, c. 1886. Found in the collection of Maison de Victor Hugo

Odalisque in Grisaille, ca. 1824-34. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Odalisque in Grisaille, ca. 1824-34

The Three Graces, ca 1620-1623. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Three Graces, ca 1620-1623. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Camachos Wedding (Die Hochzeit des Camacho), 1929-1930. Creator: Sert, Jose Maria
Camachos Wedding (Die Hochzeit des Camacho), 1929-1930. Found in the Collection of Fundacion Banco Santander

Putti Fashioning Cupids Arrows
BAL64513 Putti Fashioning Cupids Arrows by Wit, Jacob de (1695-1754); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, Early 1780s. Private Collection

Burgundian scribe (Portrait of Jean Mielot, secretary, author and translator
Burgundian scribe (Portrait of Jean Mie lot, secretary, author and translator of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy), ca 1455. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Christ washing the Feet of the Disciples, 1898. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Meeting of Encyclopedistes at Diderots Home, 1859. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

The Annunciation. The side panels from the Triptych of Jan Crabbe, ca 1470. Found in the collection of Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Artes Mechanicae. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
Artes Mechanicae. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Found in the collection of Casa Giorgione, Castelfranco Veneto

Arti liberali. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
Arti liberali. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Found in the collection of Casa Giorgione, Castelfranco Veneto

Holy Mass with Philip the Good. (The Book of Hours of Philip of Burgundy), ca 1455. Found in the collection of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague

Triptych of the Lamentation of Christ. (Reverse: Noli me tangere). Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Landscape grazing cows oil cardboard Grisaille
Landscape with grazing cows, oil on cardboard (Grisaille), 10.5 x 14 cm, monogrammed lower left: R Z, Robert Zund, Luzern 1827-1909 Luzern

Albert Edelfelt Jesus Washing Feet Disciples
Albert Edelfelt, Jesus Washing the Feet of His Disciples, Jesus, disciples feet, painting, religious art, 1898, Oil on cardboard, Grisaille, Height, 58 cm (22.8 inches), Width, 47 cm (18.5 inches)

Johan Tobias Sergel King Gustav IV Adolf Gustav IV Adolf
After Johan Tobias Sergel, King Gustav IV Adolf, Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, Grisaille on glass, New frame, Elias Martin list, Height

Painting grisaille trophy hung bow right side
Painting in grisaille with a trophy hung on a bow, Painting in grisaille on the right side of the windows with a trophy hung on a bow in the Herengracht 524 room, trophy

Allegory Fame middle female personification sits
Allegory of Fame, Allegory of Fame. In the middle the female personification sits on a throne with a sphere on her lap. Upstairs the Faam blows on her trumpet

Allegory Arts personification Painting stands
Allegory of the Arts, Allegory of the Arts. The personification of Painting stands in front of a painting on a pedestal, on the right is Music. Two putti with a mask play at the bottom left

Allegory Charity female personification distributes money
Allegory of Charity, Allegory of Charity. The female personification distributes money to those in need, to the right a beggar. In the background an elephant and an eagle

Allegory Riches Wealth middle female personification
Allegory of Riches, Allegory of Wealth. In the middle the female personification of Wealth, in the right hand an apple. On the left two putti near a kettle with coins

Catch fishing Grisaille fishing putti right fountain
The Catch, The fishing. Grisaille with fishing putti. On the right a fountain with a putto, on the left two women. Hendrik Carre (II), 1734, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 177 cm × w 98 cm d 4.5 cm

Homage Pomona Tribute Grisaille putti women collecting flowers
Homage to Pomona, Tribute to Pomona. Grisaille with putti and women collecting flowers. On the left a statue of Pomona with flowers and fruits in her lap

Triptych Virgin Child Saints center male Donor
Triptych with Virgin and Child with Saints (center), male Donor with Saint Martin (left, inner wing), female Donor with Saint Cunera (right, and the Annunciation (outer wings)

Gerard Sanders marriage Alexander Great Roxane
Gerard Sanders, The marriage of Alexander the Great with Roxane, princess of Bactria, painting visual material wood oil, Marriage takes place in front of Alexanders tent

Leaf Book Hours Coronation Virgin 1470-1480 Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.3 x 7.6 cm (4 1/16 x 3 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Annunciation Shepherds 1470-1480
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.2 x 7.5 cm (4 x 2 15/16 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Presentation Temple 1470-1480
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Presentation in the Temple, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.2 x 7.3 cm (4 x 2 7/8 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Visitation 1470-1480 Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Visitation, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.3 x 7.5 cm (4 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Saint John Baptist 1475-1485 Circle Dieric Bouts
Saint John the Baptist, c. 1475-1485. Circle of Dieric Bouts (Netherlandish, 1415-1475). Oil on wood (grisaille); framed: 126.1 x 88.3 x 7.6 cm (49 5/8 x 34 3/4 x 3 in.); unframed

Candlesticks 1565 Attributed Jean II de Court
Candlesticks, c. 1565. Attributed to Jean II de Court (French, bef 1583). Painted enamel (grisaille) on copper; overall: 33.6 cm (13 1/4 in.)

Candlestick Depicting Triumph Diana 1565 Attributed
Candlestick Depicting the Triumph of Diana, c. 1565. Attributed to Jean II de Court (French, bef 1583). Painted enamel (grisaille) on copper; overall: 33.6 cm (13 1/4 in.)

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Grisaille, a technique dating back to the 14th century, is an art form that utilizes shades of gray to create stunning monochromatic masterpieces. This captivating method has been employed by numerous artists throughout history, leaving behind a legacy of breathtaking works. One such example is "The Garden of Earthly Delights" painted between 1490-1500 by Hieronymus Bosch. In this triptych masterpiece, grisaille is used to depict intricate details and textures in the fantastical scenes, transporting viewers into a world filled with surrealism and symbolism. Another remarkable use can be seen in the drapery study for a kneeling figure in Profil Perdu to the right. The delicate shading and meticulous attention to folds and creases bring depth and realism to this piece. Moving forward in time, we encounter Emperor Franz Joseph I with Empress Elisabeth and their children captured around 1860 by an anonymous artist. Grisaille adds elegance and sophistication to this royal portrait as it emphasizes the regal attire worn by each family member. It also found its way into literary portraits during the early 19th century. John Milton, William Shakespeare, Homer, and Alexander Pope were all immortalized using tempera on canvas techniques. The grayscale palette enhances their iconic features while paying homage to their literary contributions. Intriguingly enough, even historical events have been depicted using grisaille. The Battle of Badajoz from 1812 showcases soldiers engaged in fierce combat against a backdrop rendered solely in shades of gray. This choice intensifies the drama unfolding on canvas while highlighting every detail within the chaotic scene. Not limited only to paintings or portraits but extending its reach beyond traditional boundaries; grisaille was incorporated into architectural elements as well. An exterior panel from "The Legend of St. George, " created around 1500-10 displays intricately detailed figures brought forth through skillful manipulation of gray tones.