Mecenate Collection

The Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti called Michel Ange (Michelangelo or Michelangelo)
ELD4845752 The Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti called Michel Ange (Michelangelo or Michelangelo, 1475-1564) showing one of his works to Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547)

Renaissance: Courtyard scene, artists and poets at the time of the regne of Cosimo (Cosimo de Medici)
ELD4846373 Renaissance: Courtyard scene, artists and poets at the time of the regne of Cosimo (Cosimo de Medici), known as Cosimo the Ancient Medicis (1389-1464) in Florence"

Portrait of Andre Le Notre (Lenotre, 1613-1700), French architect and designer of gardens, gardener of the king
ETI4397209 Portrait of Andre Le Notre (Lenotre, 1613-1700), French architect and designer of gardens, gardener of the king. Goblin tapestry panel adorning the Gallery of Apollo. Realised by A

Boxing fight - bowling game - rational and simplified playback method. L'Ecole libre
DUV4223511 Boxing fight - bowling game - rational and simplified playback method. L'Ecole libre: collection published under the patronage of school associations

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon
NWI4900890 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic). Engraving

Portrait of James II Du Cerceau (1550-1614), architect of the Duke of Anjou and King Henry IV
ETI4397215 Portrait of James II Du Cerceau (1550-1614), architect of the Duke of Anjou and King Henry IV. Goblin tapestry panel adorning the Gallery of Apollo. Realised by A

Portrait of Alfred Douet (1875-1952), art collector by Charles Bellentant, 1916
ETI4396691 Portrait of Alfred Douet (1875-1952), art collector by Charles Bellentant, 1916

Ship on the sea - eggs - wheel - rational and simplified reading method. L'Ecole libre
DUV4223436 Ship on the sea - eggs - wheel - rational and simplified reading method. L'Ecole libre: collection published under the patronage of school associations

Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal
NWI4945003 Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal, known as the Navigator

Vision of Christopher Columbus with his son (Diego Colomb) during his travels from royal court to royal court to get
NWI4903897 Vision of Christopher Columbus with his son (Diego Colomb) during his travels from royal court to royal court to get his travel plan adopted

Madonna della Ghiaia with Sponsor Painting by Iacopo Negretti dit Palma il Giovane (the young) (1548-1628)
VEN5027799 Madonna della Ghiaia with Sponsor Painting by Iacopo Negretti dit Palma il Giovane (the young) (1548-1628) 17th century Church Sant'Agostino

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) defends his travel project at the University of Salamanca (15th century)
NWI4900722 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) defends his travel project at the University of Salamanca (15th century). Columbus defending his views before the Council at Salamanca.; (add.info)

Poratrit de Federico Cesi (1585-1630) mecene who founded the Academy of Lincei
XEE5028697 Poratrit de Federico Cesi (1585-1630) mecene who founded the Academy of Lincei; (add.info.: Poratrit de Federico Cesi (1585-1630) mecene who founded the Academy of Lincei

Cartoon on the Tammany Hall financial scandal (a patronage institution in Manhattan)
NWI4914172 Cartoon on the Tammany Hall financial scandal (a patronage institution in Manhattan, New York that helped newly arrived immigrants)

Coverage - Rational and simplified reading method. L'Ecole libre: collection published under the patronage of
DUV4222992 Coverage - Rational and simplified reading method. L'Ecole libre: collection published under the patronage of school associations

Manual of Atlas Geography (Atlas-Geography) of elementary courses in accordance with the official curriculum
LET4395303 Manual of Atlas Geography (Atlas-Geography) of elementary courses in accordance with the official curriculum. Collection " L'Ecole libre", ninth edition

Michelangelo Buonarroti dit Michel Ange (Michelangelo or Michelangelo, 1475-1564)
XEE5027020 Michelangelo Buonarroti dit Michel Ange (Michelangelo or Michelangelo, 1475-1564) presents a project to Pope Leon X (John of Medicis, 1475-1521) by J

Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) says the Magnificent (Lorenzo de Medici) mecene
ELD4904697 Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) says the Magnificent (Lorenzo de Medici) mecene and the young Michelangelo Buonarroti called Michelangelo (1475-1564)

Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4919073 Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school. 19th century (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: His interest in education and learning)

Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico) sitting in the middle of the artists
GIM5038382 Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico) sitting in the middle of the artists, Fresco by Ottavio Vannini (1585 1643) - Museo degli argenti

The Archangel Raphael, Saint Leonard, Tobie and the Sponsor Kneeling (Painting, 1511)
LRI4576981 The Archangel Raphael, Saint Leonard, Tobie and the Sponsor Kneeling (Painting, 1511) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school, his interest in education and learning
ELD4868386 Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school, his interest in education and learning and patronage of scholars has caused him to be considered the patron of schools

Alberto I Canfrancesco della Scala (1291-1329), war name Cangrande della Scala
FLO4676799 Alberto I Canfrancesco della Scala (1291-1329), war name Cangrande della Scala, lord of Verona and mecene of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) - Cangrande della Scala, lord of Verona

Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) founder of the school meeting of children" (Emperor Charlemagne meets children)
ELD4885779 Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) founder of the school meeting of children" (Emperor Charlemagne meets children)

Cartoon by Auguste Rodin with a new commission from the Societe des gens de lettres (Sculpture by Balzac)
XEE4167185 Cartoon by Auguste Rodin with a new commission from the Societe des gens de lettres (Sculpture by Balzac) - Illustration by Leon Lebegue (1863-1944)

Portrait of Scottish Insurer and Protector of Arts Evan Mackenzie Painting by Luigi de Servi (1863-1945)
LRI4693892 Portrait of Scottish Insurer and Protector of Arts Evan Mackenzie Painting by Luigi de Servi (1863-1945) 1902 Dim 135x135 cm Genes, Galleria d Arte Moderna, inv 1056 Italy by Servi

Francois Mansart, architect of the king
LSE4095921 Francois Mansart, architect of the king by Namur, Louis de (1627-93) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Francois Mansart)

Our Lady and the child with donor, detail ( circa 1377, Fresco placed on canvas)
LRI4608326 Our Lady and the child with donor, detail ( circa 1377, Fresco placed on canvas) by Master of Mocchirolo (fl.c.1350); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Cover of "L Assiette au Beurre", number 388, Satirique en Colours, 1908_9_5: Art
ICA4909164 Cover of " " L Assiette au Beurre", number 388, Satirique en Colours, 1908_9_5: Art, Life of the rich - Painters artists

Statue of Edouard Andre (marble)
YOU4418234 Statue of Edouard Andre (marble) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Edouard Andre (1855-1894), politician, French collector

Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian artist at the court of Francois 1st
XEE4415535 Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian artist at the court of Francois 1st. In " Histoire Populaire de la France", sd. circa 1885. Engraving

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382)
JLJ4568250 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 15th century B.N. Paris by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Triptych of Epiphany with St. Peter and donor (oil on panel, 1510)
LRI4602796 Triptych of Epiphany with St. Peter and donor (oil on panel, 1510) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Triptych of the Epiphany (triptych of Epiphany) St

The line of Saint Anne Representation of the genealogical tree of Saint Anne
JLJ4563584 The line of Saint Anne Representation of the genealogical tree of Saint Anne, mother of Mary. Painting on wood by Gerard David (1460-1523). 1483. Sun

The architect Louis Visconti (1791-1853) presents to Napoleon III the plan of the new
JLJ4576434 The architect Louis Visconti (1791-1853) presents to Napoleon III the plan of the new Louvre Painting of Ange Tissier (1814-1876) 1865, oil on canvas, 1.78 x 2.31 m

Interior view of a gallery of paintings and works of art Painting by Cornelis de
JLJ4587871 Interior view of a gallery of paintings and works of art Painting by Cornelis de Baellieur (1607-1671) 1637 Sun

The resurrection, The Virgin, Saint Sebastian and the sponsors. Averoldi polyptych
LRI4687671 The resurrection, The Virgin, Saint Sebastian and the sponsors. Averoldi polyptych. 16th century (Painting on wood) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Church of the St

Presume portrait of Madeleine of Burgundy, lady of Laage presented by Sainte Madeleine
JLJ4671068 Presume portrait of Madeleine of Burgundy, lady of Laage presented by Sainte Madeleine Painting by Jean Hey dit le Maitre de Moulins (1480-1500) 15th century

Figure of fantasy: portrait of Abbe Richard de Saint-Non (or Saint-Non) (1727-1791)
JLJ4653930 Figure of fantasy: portrait of Abbe Richard de Saint-Non (or Saint-Non) (1727-1791), mecene, intellectual and humanist of the Siecle des Lumieres Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard

Portrait en pied de Theodore Duret (1838-1927), collector
JLJ4653090 Portrait en pied de Theodore Duret (1838-1927), collector and art critic Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1868 Sun

Architecture: the Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti known as
JEB4852966 Architecture: the Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti known as Michelangelo (Michelangelo or Michelangelo, 1475 - 1564) presented his project for the Basilica of St

Gallery of a collector. Gallery of views of Ancient Rome
JLJ4670704 Gallery of a collector. Gallery of views of Ancient Rome. painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini (Panini) (1691-1765), 18th century, 2, 31 x 3, 03 m. Musee du Louvre. - Gallery of a collector

Central panel of the altar of Saint Bartholome: Saint Agnes
JLJ4601486 Central panel of the altar of Saint Bartholome: Saint Agnes, Bartholome and Saint Cecile with a donor. Painting of the Master of St. Bartholoma (16th century) Ec. All. 16th century

Tondo representing the holy family with Saint John the Baptist and a donor
LRI4601423 Tondo representing the holy family with Saint John the Baptist and a donor. 1530-1535 (painting on wood) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Museo Horne, Florence

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft on currency (probably De Moneta
JLJ4568258 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft on currency (probably De Moneta) by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 14th century B.N

Gersaints sign. Edme Francois Gersaint (1694-1750) was an art merchant
JLJ4566137 Gersaints sign. Edme Francois Gersaint (1694-1750) was an art merchant. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). 1720

Virgin of Victory (Pala della Vittoria) (Madonna della Vittoria)
JLJ4581630 Virgin of Victory (Pala della Vittoria) (Madonna della Vittoria). The Virgin Mary is represented: Saint Michael, Saint George, Saint Longin and Saint Andre

The century of Francois 1st: Francois 1st King of France received the painting of
JLJ4607245 The century of Francois 1st: Francois 1st King of France received the painting of the Holy Family at Fontainebleau

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"Mecenate: The Patronage of Education, Art, and Learning" Emperor Charlemagne, known for his visit to a school and his deep interest in education and learning, has been revered as the patron of schools. His commitment to fostering knowledge among the youth left an indelible mark on history. In the 14th century, Alberto I Canfrancesco della Scala, also known as Cangrande della Scala, lord of Verona donned a blue cap symbolizing his role as a mecene. He became a prominent supporter of Dante Alighieri, showcasing his dedication to nurturing talent within the arts. Auguste Rodin's cartoon depicting the Societe des gens de lettres' commission for Balzac's sculpture exemplifies how artists relied on patrons like Mecenates to bring their creative visions to life. Leon Lebegue's engraving in "Le sun-du-dimanche" further highlights this symbiotic relationship between artists and benefactors. Evan Mackenzie, an insurer from Scotland with a passion for art preservation and promotion served as another notable example of a mecene. Luigi de Servi captured Mackenzie's portrait in 1902—a testament to his significant contributions to Italy's artistic landscape. Francois Mansart made waves as an architect under royal patronage during King Louis XIV's reign. His architectural marvels stand tall today thanks to generous sponsors who recognized Mansart's genius. Religious artwork often featured donors alongside religious figures—depicted beautifully in frescoes like "Our Lady and the Child with Donor. " These works showcased individuals who financially supported such creations out of reverence or personal devotion. The cover illustration from "L Assiette au Beurre" magazine sheds light on wealthy individuals who embraced their roles as both painters/artists and mecenes—an embodiment of art intertwined with opulent lifestyles. Edouard Andre stands immortalized through marble statues that pay homage to his patronage.