Mannerism Collection (#48)

Summer, 1573. Artist: Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-1593)
Summer, 1573. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Saint Zenobius revives a Dead Boy, c. 1615. Artist: Bilivert, Giovanni (1585-1644)
Saint Zenobius revives a Dead Boy, c. 1615. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Descent from the Cross, c. 1560. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)
The Descent from the Cross, c. 1560. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Battle of Marciano, 1570s. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Battle of Marciano, 1570s. Found in the collection of the Gabinetto Nazionale delle Stampe, Rome

The Annunciation, 1570-1571. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Annunciation, 1570-1571. Found in the collection of the Mora Ferenc Muzeum, Szeged

Saint Barbara. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Saint Barbara. Found in the collection of the Galleria dell Accademia, Florence

Christ on the Mount of Olives with Two Allegorical Figures. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Christ on the Mount of Olives with Two Allegorical Figures. Found in the collection of the Galleria Palatina, Florence

The furnace of Volcano, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The furnace of Volcano, 1563-1565. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Portrait of Alessandro de Medici (1511-1537) in Armour, 1534. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Portrait of Alessandro de Medici (1511-1537) in Armour, 1534. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Giorgio Vasari with his wife Niccolosa Bacci, c. 1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Giorgio Vasari with his wife Niccolosa Bacci, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Badia delle Sante Flora e Lucilla e una chiesa, Arezzo

Sibyl, 1525-1550. Artist: Bacchiacca, Francesco (1494-1557)
Sibyl, 1525-1550. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries), ca 1604. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries), ca 1604. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Christ appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way (Domine, Quo Vadis?), ca 1602. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Christ appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way (Domine, Quo Vadis?), ca 1602. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Christ appearing to Saint Anthony Abbot during his Temptation, c. 1598. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Christ appearing to Saint Anthony Abbot during his Temptation, c. 1598. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Cephalus carried off by Aurora in her Chariot (Cartoon for a fresco in the Gallery of the Palazzo Farnese, Rome), c. 1599. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Woman borne off by a Sea God (Cartoon for a fresco in the Gallery of the Palazzo Farnese, Rome), c. 1599. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Battle between Hercules and Centaurs, 1527. Artist: Caraglio, Gian Jacopo (1505-1565)
Battle between Hercules and Centaurs, 1527. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Venus and Adonis, 1565-1569. Artist: Cambiaso, Luca (1527-1585)
Venus and Adonis, 1565-1569. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain and Portugal, 1565. Artist: Anguissola, Sofonisba (ca. 1532-1625)
Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain and Portugal, 1565. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Princess Mihrimah Sultan (1522-1578), Daughter of the Emperor Suleiman I, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Italian
Princess Mihrimah Sultan (1522-1578), Daughter of the Emperor Suleiman I, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Portrait of the Haarlem Shell Collector Jan Govertsen van der Aer, 1603. Artist: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Portrait of the Haarlem Shell Collector Jan Govertsen van der Aer, 1603. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1598. Artist: Rottenhammer, Johann (Hans), the Elder (1564-1625)
The Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1598. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Turk Playing a Harp, 1576. Artist: Lorch, Melchior (1527?1588)
Turk Playing a Harp, 1576. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saint Paul on Malta, ca. 1600. Artist: Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610)
Saint Paul on Malta, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Saint Lawrence prepared for Martyrdom, ca 1601. Artist: Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610)
Saint Lawrence prepared for Martyrdom, ca 1601. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Amazement of the Gods, 1590s. Artist: Aachen, Hans von (1552-1615)
The Amazement of the Gods, 1590s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Elector August of Saxony (1526-1586), 1586. Artist: Roder (Rheder), Cyriacus (ca. 1560-1598)
Elector August of Saxony (1526-1586), 1586. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia (1431-1476), Second half of the16th cen Artist: German master
Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia (1431-1476), Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

Elisabeth of Austria (1554?1592), Queen of France, ca 1571-1572. Artist: Clouet, Francois (1510-1572)
Elisabeth of Austria (1554?1592), Queen of France, ca 1571-1572. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Adoration of the Kings, ca 1595. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
The Adoration of the Kings, ca 1595. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Paradise Landscape with Eve Tempting Adam. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Paradise Landscape with Eve Tempting Adam. From a private collection

The Visit of Venus to Vulcan, c. 1610. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
The Visit of Venus to Vulcan, c. 1610. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Venus and Adonis, ca 1595-1597. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Venus and Adonis, ca 1595-1597. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Minerva Victorious over Ignorance, ca 1591. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Minerva Victorious over Ignorance, ca 1591. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Vulcan and Maia, ca 1585. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Vulcan and Maia, ca 1585. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Self-Portrait, ca 1580-1585. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Self-Portrait, ca 1580-1585. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Scylla and Glaucus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Scylla and Glaucus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Epitaph of Goldsmith Nicolas Muller of Prague, 1593. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Epitaph of Goldsmith Nicolas Muller of Prague, 1593. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague

Hercules, Deianira and the Centaur Nessus, c. 1580. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Hercules, Deianira and the Centaur Nessus, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint Cecilia, c1527-1530. Artist: Parmigianino
Saint Cecilia, c1527-1530. Parmigianino (1503-1540). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Venus and Adonis, 16th century. Artist: Luca Cambiaso
Venus and Adonis, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Regional W Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv, Ukraine

The Annunciation, 1560s. Artist: Orazio Samacchini
The Annunciation, 1560s. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Madonna and Child with Saint Joseph and John the Baptist, 1520s. Artist: Jacopo Pontormo
Madonna and Child with Saint Joseph and John the Baptist, 1520s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Love Garden, 1602 Artist: Karel van Mander I
The Love Garden, 1602. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Nativity of John the Baptist, 16th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Naldini
The Nativity of John the Baptist, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

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"Mannerism: A Captivating Display of Artistic Eccentricity" Step into the world of Mannerism, a captivating artistic movement that emerged in the late Renaissance period. With its exaggerated forms, elongated figures, and intricate compositions, Mannerism pushed the boundaries of traditional art. Take a glimpse at El Greco's "View of Toledo, " where the artist skillfully captures an otherworldly landscape with distorted perspectives and vibrant colors. In his masterpiece "The Fable, " El Greco showcases his unique style through elongated figures and dramatic lighting, creating a sense of mystery and intensity. Agnolo Bronzino's "An Allegory with Venus and Cupid" mesmerizes viewers with its sensual yet enigmatic portrayal. The delicate details and meticulous brushwork highlight Bronzino's mastery in capturing complex emotions within his subjects. Benvenuto Cellini's sculpture "Perseus" astonishes with its dynamic composition and intricate detailing. This masterpiece embodies the essence of Mannerist sculpture by showcasing exaggerated poses and elaborate ornamentation. The School of Fontainebleau presents us with "Gabrielle d'Estrees and one of her sisters. " This painting exudes elegance as it portrays two noblewomen engaged in intimate conversation while surrounded by sumptuous fabrics—a testament to the refined aesthetics characteristic of Mannerism. Raphael's "Transfiguration" exemplifies how this artistic movement blended elements from both High Renaissance classicism and emerging Mannerist tendencies. The harmonious composition combined with intense emotion creates a powerful visual narrative. Intriguingly titled "Minerva Victorious over Ignorance, " this artwork symbolizes knowledge triumphing over ignorance through allegorical representations—an essential theme explored during this era. Anonymous brings forth Antonietta Gonsalvus in their portrait, revealing beauty beyond conventional norms—a reflection on society's obsession with physical appearance during that time.