Lead White Collection

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)

Faustulus and Merentia Discover Romulus and Remus, n.d

Drunken Silenus Satyr and Nymphs, n.d

Diana and Nymphs Bathing, 1640/49

Judgement of Paris, n.d

River God and a Nymph, n.d

Divine of Reformation Time, n.d. Creator: Peter van Lint
Divine of Reformation Time, n.d

Two Seated Kings of Judah; Josiah and Hezekiah, 1591. Creator: Bernardo Castello
Two Seated Kings of Judah; Josiah and Hezekiah, 1591

Fortitude (or Strength) Flanked by Two Satyrs, n.d. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Fortitude (or Strength) Flanked by Two Satyrs, n.d

Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter, 1518/20. Creator: Raphael
Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter, 1518/20

Cupid and Psyche, 1821. Creator: Giuseppe Cammarano
Cupid and Psyche, 1821

Daedalus and Icarus, n.d. Creator: Giulio Romano
Daedalus and Icarus, n.d

Daedalus and Icarus, early 1530s. Creator: Giulio Romano
Daedalus and Icarus, early 1530s

The Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, c.1553. Creator: Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli
The Meeting of Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, c.1553

Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d. Creator: Girolamo Macchietti
Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d

Wedding Procession of Mary and Joseph, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession of Mary and Joseph, n.d

Fortitude (Study for the "Cabinet du roi" [King's Study]), 1541/45. Creator: Francesco Primaticcio
Fortitude (Study for the "Cabinet du roi" [King's Study]), 1541/45

Study for the Virgin Annunciate, 1529/30. Creators: Camillo Boccaccino, Virgin Mary
Study for the Virgin Annunciate, 1529/30

Study for a Painted Frieze, 1625/27. Creator: Flaminio Allegrini
Study for a Painted Frieze, 1625/27

Adoration of the Christ Child, 1580/1600. Creator: Filippo Bellini
Adoration of the Christ Child, 1580/1600

Coronation of the Virgin, with the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c.1570. Creator: Federico Zuccaro
Coronation of the Virgin, with the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c.1570

Old Man Supporting Young Man, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Old Man Supporting Young Man, n.d

Procession of Figures and Oxen, n.d. Creator: Biagio Pupini
Procession of Figures and Oxen, n.d

Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, n.d. Creator: Bernardo Castello
Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba, n.d

Two Monks giving Water to a Woman and Child in the Wilderness, n.d. Creator: Carlo Labruzzi
Two Monks giving Water to a Woman and Child in the Wilderness, n.d

Mourners in a Graveyard, n.d. Creator: Carlo Labruzzi
Mourners in a Graveyard, n.d

Mercury and Argus, n.d. Creator: Camillo Procaccini
Mercury and Argus, n.d

Madonna and Child, n.d. Creator: Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo
Madonna and Child, n.d

Moses Striking Water from the Rock, n.d. Creators: Chrispijn van den Broeck, Scarsellino
Moses Striking Water from the Rock, n.d

Putti with Peacocks and Musical Instruments, n.d. Creator: Workshop of Lattanzio Gambara Italian, c. 1530-157
Putti with Peacocks and Musical Instruments, n.d

Calvary, n.d. Creator: Pedro Machuca
Calvary, n.d

Saint Jerome, n.d. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Saint Jerome, n.d

Saint Bernardino of Siena Preaching from an Open Book, 1570/90. Creator: Unknown
Saint Bernardino of Siena Preaching from an Open Book, 1570/90

Standing Woman with Laurel Wreath, n.d. Creator: Biagio Pupini
Standing Woman with Laurel Wreath, n.d

Saints Lucy and Barbara, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Saints Lucy and Barbara, n.d

Overdoor with Allegorical Male Figure, 17th century. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Overdoor with Allegorical Male Figure, 17th century

Saint Augustine and Two Angels Adoring the Crucifix, 1685/1695. Creator: Giuseppe Passeri
Saint Augustine and Two Angels Adoring the Crucifix, 1685/1695

Sacrificial Scene, 1489/90. Creator: Gian Francesco de Maineri
Sacrificial Scene, 1489/90

Saint Mark the Evangelist, n.d. Creator: Martin de Vos
Saint Mark the Evangelist, n.d

Landscape with Barnstable, Seated Woman, and Child, n.d. Creator: Esaias van de Velde
Landscape with Barnstable, Seated Woman, and Child, n.d

Half-Length Recumbent Male Nude Seen from the Back, c.1590. Creator: Pietro Faccini
Half-Length Recumbent Male Nude Seen from the Back, c.1590

Two Standing Draped Male Figures, n.d. Creator: Perugino
Two Standing Draped Male Figures, n.d

The Holy Trinity with Saint Michael Conquering the Dragon, 1666. Creator: Pietro da Cortona
The Holy Trinity with Saint Michael Conquering the Dragon, 1666

Assumption of the Virgin, n.d. Creator: Pietro da Pietri
Assumption of the Virgin, n.d

Suffer the Little Children to Come unto Me, n.d. Creator: Giambattista Tinti
Suffer the Little Children to Come unto Me, n.d

Four Standing Draped Female Figures, n.d. Creator: Paolo Farinati
Four Standing Draped Female Figures, n.d

Study for Spandrel Decoration with Satyress, Satyrs, and Putti (r); Head of Putto (v), c.1588. Creator: Paolo Farinati
Study for Spandrel Decoration with Satyress, Satyrs, and Putti (recto); Head of Putto (verso), c.1588

Virgin Mary Handing Scapular to Saint Simon Stock, n.d. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Virgin Mary Handing Scapular to Saint Simon Stock, n.d

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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Lead White: A Journey through Art" Step into the world of art and discover the captivating allure of lead white. From ancient masterpieces to modern creations, this pigment has left its mark throughout history. In Abraham Hondius' "Boar Hunt 1672, " lead white brings life to the frothy waves crashing against determined hunters. Its luminosity adds depth and texture, creating a sense of movement frozen in time. Moving forward, we encounter "The Orphans" from around 1830, an enigmatic piece by an unknown artist. Here, lead white delicately highlights the innocence and vulnerability of these young souls, evoking empathy within our hearts. Taddeo Zuccaro's "Conversion Saint Paul" showcases Italian mastery with lead white as it illuminates divine revelation upon St. Paul's face. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes his transformative experience. Hanns Lautensack takes us on a journey through imagination with his "Mountain Landscape Imaginary City. " Lead white enhances architectural details, lending a touch of ethereal beauty to this fantastical creation. In Ruth Boaz's works from the 1600s, such as "Fall Simon Magus, " pen brown ink combined with lead white creates intricate scenes that depict biblical narratives with remarkable precision and grace. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's masterpiece "Last Communion St. Jerome" demonstrates how they are infuse spiritual moments with heavenly radiance. It bathes St. Jerome in a soft glow as he receives his final sacrament. Filippino Lippi's study of St. Jerome in 1490 showcases how artists experimented with different techniques using lead white to achieve various effects – here it is used for subtle shading and highlighting details. Parmigianino's dream-like depiction in "Nativity Dream Joseph" transports us to another realm where celestial beings are adorned by delicate brushstrokes of lead white, creating an otherworldly ambiance.