Mercante Collection

Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702503 Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Marino mercante, raza de heroes, salud! (Merchant sailor, race of heroes, hail!). Poster by Ortega edited in Valencia by the CNT. SPAIN. Salamanca

Christ driving the Merchants from the Temple, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ
6166342 Christ driving the Merchants from the Temple, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ, XII-XIII centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine

La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone, 1762, di Pietro Longhi (1701-1785)
LRI4607677 La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone, 1762, di Pietro Longhi (1701-1785), olio su tela, cm 62x51 - The cabin of the lion, 1762, by Pietro Longhi (1701-1785)

Portrait of Pierre Balguerie (1779-1825) wine merchant
XEE556505 Portrait of Pierre Balguerie (1779-1825) wine merchant. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In " Portraits et histoire des hommes utiles)

Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702538 Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456), French merchant
XEE557225 Portrait of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456), French merchant. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Chardin (1643-1713), French jeweller and traveller
XEE557177 Portrait of Jean Chardin (1643-1713), French jeweller and traveller. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the market place in Daegu, Korea
LSE808546 View of the market place in Daegu, Korea by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Avro York LV-AFZ Flota Aerea Mercante Argentina Date: circa 1950

Convair 240-6 LV-ADP of Flota Aerea Mercante Argentina
Convair 240-6, LV-ADP, of Flota Aerea Mercante Argentina (FAMA)

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"Mercante: A Journey Through Time and Trade" Step into the world of mercante, where commerce and craftsmanship intertwine across centuries. In Ancient Rome, the bustling streets witnessed the selling and manufacturing of books, a testament to knowledge's value even then. Fast forward to 1866, a coloured engraving captures the Spanish Civil War's maritime merchants - resilient souls navigating treacherous waters in pursuit of trade amidst chaos. The Byzantine mosaic depicting Christ driving Merchants from the Temple transports us to XII-XIII century Jerusalem. It symbolizes divine disapproval towards greed overshadowing sacred spaces. Pietro Longhi's painting "La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone" invites us into an 18th-century Venetian scene. Amidst lively markets, merchants display their wares with flair while patrons engage in animated exchanges. A portrait immortalizes Pierre Balguerie, a wine merchant whose expertise shaped palates and fostered conviviality during his time from 1779-1825. Ancient Greece comes alive through vibrant coloured engravings showcasing pottery as both utilitarian vessels and artistic expressions of culture and refinement. Jacques Coeur emerges as a prominent figure in French history—a visionary merchant who amassed great wealth through shrewd trading ventures during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. "The Young Carrier or Young Boy with a basket, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from the early 18th century, portrays an industrious youth shouldering responsibility within a bustling marketplace—symbolizing resilience amidst economic challenges. Jean Chardin takes center stage—a French jeweler turned traveler—who ventured far lands during his lifetime (1643-1713), bringing back tales of exotic treasures that fascinated European society at large. From Daegu's market square in Korea to Argentina's Flota Aerea Mercante aircrafts soaring above South American skies—the spirit transcends borders, connecting people through the exchange of goods and ideas.