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History Painting Collection (#4)

"Capturing the Essence of History

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Elijah Fed By The Ravens (oil on canvas)

Elijah Fed By The Ravens (oil on canvas)
3822442 Elijah Fed By The Ravens (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 109.5x122.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Spanish

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Cinderella (oil on prepared board)

Cinderella (oil on prepared board)
3822441 Cinderella (oil on prepared board) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 29x40.8 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Portrait of Jacques Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his

Portrait of Jacques Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his history paintings
6338778 Portrait of Jacques Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his history paintings, genre scenes and portraits, 1593-1678 by Jode, Pieter de

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Le roi Louis-Philippe entoure de ses cinq fils sortant par la grille d

Le roi Louis-Philippe entoure de ses cinq fils sortant par la grille d
5974587 Le roi Louis-Philippe entourede ses cinq fils sortant par la grille d honneur du chAteau de Versailles aprAs avoir passeune revue militaire dans les cours, 10 juin 1837 by Vernet

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas)

The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas)
5938165 The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Miel, Jan van Bike (1599-1663); 79x52.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper)

The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper)
3822432 The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); 79.5x102.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Lot entertaining the Angels (oil on canvas on wood panel)

Lot entertaining the Angels (oil on canvas on wood panel)
3934308 Lot entertaining the Angels (oil on canvas on wood panel) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); 30.5x48.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Latona and the Lycian fishermen, c. 1715-16 (oil on canvas)

Latona and the Lycian fishermen, c. 1715-16 (oil on canvas)
3934262 Latona and the Lycian fishermen, c.1715-16 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jean-Baptiste van (1684-1745); 83.8x260.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Moses saved from the water, 1555 (oil on canvas)

Moses saved from the water, 1555 (oil on canvas)
6347346 Moses saved from the water, 1555 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 56x119 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Handwriting and signature of William Hogarth, from a letter to Sir Richard Grosvenor

Handwriting and signature of William Hogarth, from a letter to Sir Richard Grosvenor
KDC384221 Handwriting and signature of William Hogarth, from a letter to Sir Richard Grosvenor concerning his commission of a picture of Sigismunda, June 13

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Noah Sending Forth The Dove (oil on panel)

Noah Sending Forth The Dove (oil on panel)
3822411 Noah Sending Forth The Dove (oil on panel) by Morris, Phillip Richard (1838-1902); 30.5x23 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; British

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Elevation Of The Cross (oil on canvas)

Elevation Of The Cross (oil on canvas)
3822403 Elevation Of The Cross (oil on canvas) by Mols, John Henry (fl.c.1880-90); 123.5x94 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Judgement of Midas (oil on wood panel)

The Judgement of Midas (oil on wood panel)
3934306 The Judgement of Midas (oil on wood panel) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); 28x38 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Showing, left to right)

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Return of the Prodigal Son, c. 1712-16 (oil on canvas)

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c. 1712-16 (oil on canvas)
3934290 The Return of the Prodigal Son, c.1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Kent, William (1684-1748); 105.4x90.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Contest of Apollo and Pan, 1599 (oil on copper)

The Contest of Apollo and Pan, 1599 (oil on copper)
5938136 The Contest of Apollo and Pan, 1599 (oil on copper) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 25.4x35 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Le roi de Naples ordonne la prise de la ville en aout 1808 et y assiste depuis Massa

Le roi de Naples ordonne la prise de la ville en aout 1808 et y assiste depuis Massa
5974586 Le roi de Naples ordonne la prise de la ville en aout 1808 et y assiste depuis Massa Lubrense by Fischetti, Odoardo (fl.c.1780-c.1823); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Landscape with the Calling of Saint Peter, 1620s (oil on canvas)

Landscape with the Calling of Saint Peter, 1620s (oil on canvas)
3934271 Landscape with the Calling of Saint Peter, 1620s (oil on canvas) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 115.5x163.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Alexander and Campaspe, before 1695 (oil on copper panel)

Alexander and Campaspe, before 1695 (oil on copper panel)
3934311 Alexander and Campaspe, before 1695 (oil on copper panel) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); 38x50 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Known as l Abbate Ciccio)

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Triumph of Amphitrite, c. 1716-22 (oil on canvas)

The Triumph of Amphitrite, c. 1716-22 (oil on canvas)
3934261 The Triumph of Amphitrite, c.1716-22 (oil on canvas) by Bellucci, Antonio (1654-1726); 84x233.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: In Ancient Greek mythology)

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Christ in the House of Mary and Martha, 1556 (oil on copper on cradle)

Christ in the House of Mary and Martha, 1556 (oil on copper on cradle)
3822468 Christ in the House of Mary and Martha, 1556 (oil on copper on cradle) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 63.9x52.3 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Marie-Antoinette leaving the Conciergerie, October 16, 1793, 1885

Marie-Antoinette leaving the Conciergerie, October 16, 1793, 1885. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)

Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Tsar and boyars, 1907. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Last Parting of Marie Antoinette and Her Son, 1856. Creator: Ward

The Last Parting of Marie Antoinette and Her Son, 1856. Creator: Ward
The Last Parting of Marie Antoinette and Her Son, 1856. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The coronation of the dead Ines de Castro in the Cathedral of Coimbra, 1827-1828

The coronation of the dead Ines de Castro in the Cathedral of Coimbra, 1827-1828. Found in the collection of Maison de Victor Hugo

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Self-Portrait, 1914. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)

Self-Portrait, 1914. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
Self-Portrait, 1914. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Dante in exile, 1854. Creator: Gatti, Annibale (1828-1909)

Dante in exile, 1854. Creator: Gatti, Annibale (1828-1909)
Dante in exile, 1854. Found in the collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Proclamation of the Republic on February 24, 1848, c. 1902

Proclamation of the Republic on February 24, 1848, c. 1902. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Death of deputy Alphonse Baudin on December 3, 1851, 1902

Death of deputy Alphonse Baudin on December 3, 1851, 1902. Found in the collection of Maison de Victor Hugo

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Struensee and Caroline Mathilde at the dead body of Queen Sofie Magdalene, 1910

Struensee and Caroline Mathilde at the dead body of Queen Sofie Magdalene, 1910. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Susanna at her Bath, 1907. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)

Susanna at her Bath, 1907. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
Susanna at her Bath, 1907. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The sinking of the Nibelung treasure in the Rhine, ca. 1883

The sinking of the Nibelung treasure in the Rhine, ca. 1883. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The First Siege of Zaragoza, 1819. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)

The First Siege of Zaragoza, 1819. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The First Siege of Zaragoza, 1819. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Hans Memling in the Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges, 1841. Creator: Keyser

Hans Memling in the Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges, 1841. Creator: Keyser
Hans Memling in the Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges, 1841. Found in the collection of Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly, Lier

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Battle of Pavia, 1912. Creator: Hassmann, Karl Ludwig (1869-1933)

The Battle of Pavia, 1912. Creator: Hassmann, Karl Ludwig (1869-1933)
The Battle of Pavia, 1912. Found in the collection of -sterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Battle of Sz?reg on 5 August 1849, 1853. Creator: Adam, Albrecht (1786-1862)

The Battle of Sz?reg on 5 August 1849, 1853. Creator: Adam, Albrecht (1786-1862)
The Battle of Sz?reg on 5 August 1849, 1853. Found in the collection of -sterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Battle of the Saintes, 12 April 1782

The Battle of the Saintes, 12 April 1782. HMS Barfleur attacking the French flagship Ville de Paris, 1783. Private Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: First landing of Christopher Columbus in America, 1862. Creator: Puebla Tolin

First landing of Christopher Columbus in America, 1862. Creator: Puebla Tolin
First landing of Christopher Columbus in America, 1862. Found in the Collection of Museo de Belas Artes da Coruna, Coruna

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Queen Christina of Sweden in the Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)

Queen Christina of Sweden in the Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
Queen Christina of Sweden in the Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Found in the Collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Pope Paul III (1468-1549) viewing Cranachs Portrait of Luther, 1838-1839. Creator: Schorn

Pope Paul III (1468-1549) viewing Cranachs Portrait of Luther, 1838-1839. Creator: Schorn
Pope Paul III (1468-1549) viewing Cranachs Portrait of Luther, 1838-1839. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Leonora Christina Stripped and Seached by Servants of Queen Sofie Amalie, 1888. Creator: Zahrtmann

Leonora Christina Stripped and Seached by Servants of Queen Sofie Amalie, 1888. Creator: Zahrtmann
Leonora Christina Stripped and Seached by Servants of Queen Sofie Amalie, 1888. Found in the Collection of Hirschsprung Collection

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Gustav Vasa finds his consort Catherine Stenbock sleeping and hear her say King

Gustav Vasa finds his consort Catherine Stenbock sleeping and hear her say King
Gustav Vasa finds his consort Catherine Stenbock sleeping and hear her say " King Gosta I love...", 1868. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: Hjalmar bids farewell to Orvar-Oddr after the Battle of Samso, 1866. Creator: Winge

Hjalmar bids farewell to Orvar-Oddr after the Battle of Samso, 1866. Creator: Winge
Hjalmar bids farewell to Orvar-Oddr after the Battle of Samso, 1866. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Baptism of Olof Skotkonung in Husaby by Sigfrid of Sweden. Creator: Kulle

The Baptism of Olof Skotkonung in Husaby by Sigfrid of Sweden. Creator: Kulle
The Baptism of Olof Skotkonung in Husaby by Sigfrid of Sweden. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The Christmas Fair, 1872. Creator: Rosen, Georg von (1843-1923)

The Christmas Fair, 1872. Creator: Rosen, Georg von (1843-1923)
The Christmas Fair, 1872. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageHistory Painting Collection: The last moments of Christopher Columbus, 1870. Creator: Jacquand, Claude (1803-1878)

The last moments of Christopher Columbus, 1870. Creator: Jacquand, Claude (1803-1878)
The last moments of Christopher Columbus, 1870. Found in the Collection of Musee d art moderne Andre Malraux Le Havre




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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Glimpse into Historical Paintings" History painting has long been a powerful medium through which artists depict significant events and personalities from the past. From Stephen Bathory at Pskov to Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, these artworks transport us back in time, allowing us to witness pivotal moments firsthand. In Lehmann's portrayal of Hugues de Payens, we are immersed in the world of medieval knights and their noble pursuits. Similarly, Samuel Hirszenberg's "Excommunicated Spinoza" captures the tension between religion and philosophy during a critical period in history. The Death of King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen reminds us of the sacrifices made by leaders on the battlefield. Meanwhile, The Legend of Danish Flag transports us to an epic battle scene where Dannebrog falls from the sky as a symbol of hope and victory. Charles Martel's triumph over invading forces is vividly depicted by Charles de Steuben in his masterpiece "Battle of Tours. " Equally captivating is Vercingetorix throwing down his arms before Julius Caesar - an iconic moment that Eugenie Servieres beautifully immortalizes. "The Ignominious Entry" brings forth a different perspective as Peder Sunnanvader and Master Knut face humiliation upon entering Stockholm. This artwork serves as a reminder that history is not always filled with glorious victories but also encompasses moments marked by defeat and shame. The storming of Redoubt by Wurttemberg troops takes us back to Borodino 1812 when bravery clashed with adversity amidst war-torn landscapes. On a lighter note, John Frederick Tayler's "Fete champetre" offers glimpses into leisurely gatherings during Charles II's reign - reminding us that even amidst turmoil, life goes on.