Polychromy Collection (#7)

Polychrome reliefs depicting an Egyptian worker. Deir el-Bah
Polychrome reliefs depicting an Egyptian worker. Temple of Hatshepsut. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt

Horus. Temple of Hatshepsut. Egypt
Polychrome relief of Horus, sky god, represented with a falcon head. Temple of Hatshepsut. New Kingdom. Eighteenth Dynasty. Egypt

Polychrome relief representing the goddess Hathor as a cow with solar disk between his horns. Temple of Hatshepsut. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt

Temple of Hatshepsut. Door with polychrome reliefs representing the pharaoh Hatshepsut with masculine attributes. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Deir el-Bahri. Egypt

Womans head painted. 13th Century B. C National Archaeolog
Womans head painted. It comes from the Worship Center area of the acropolis of Mycenae. 13th century B.C. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

EGYPTIAN ART. Relief depicting a lion. Temple of Hatshepsut, Queen of the Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Deir El Bahari. Luxor. Ancient Thebes (Waset). Egypt

ECUADOR. Quito. Convent of San Francisco. Detail of Altarpiece. 1630. Quito School. The use of bright polychromy was a feature of this school. Colonial baroque. Relief

ECUADOR. Quito. Convent of San Francisco. Altarpiece of Santa Catalina. Polychrome carving. 1630. Quito School. The use of bright polychromy was a feature of this school. Colonial baroque

Plaques, Scenes, Story, Joshua, 9001000, Constantinople, Byzantine, Ivory, traces, polychromy, gilding, bone, border strips, 17a, 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 1/4, 6.3 9 0.6 cm, b, 1 1/16 1/16, 2.7 9.1 0.2

Shield ca 1535 Bologna Italian Wood linen gesso
Artokoloro

Enthroned Virgin Child ca 1430 Middle Rhine Valley
Artokoloro

Parade Saddle 1400-1450 German Tyrolean Bone
Artokoloro

Tilman Riemenschneider, German (c. 1460-1531), A Bishop Saint (Burchard of WaOErzburg?), c. 1515-1520, linden wood with traces of polychromy

Temple Guardian, c. 1300-1400 (wood)
XOS1127480 Temple Guardian, c.1300-1400 (wood) by Japanese School, (14th century); h.239.5cmuw.131.5ud.62 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Statuette of Aphrodite Leaning on a Pillar; Unknown; Tanagra, Greece, Europe; 250 - 200 B.C.; Terracotta with polychromy; Object: H: 27.1 cm (H: 10 11/16 in.)

Shell; Unknown; Atalante (?), Greece, Europe; about 425 B.C.; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 20.2 x W: 24.5 x D: 4.7 cm (7 15/16 x 9 5/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

Portrait Head of Julia Titi; Unknown; Italy; about 90; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 33 x W: 22.5 x D: 24.4 cm (H: 13 x W: 8 7/8 x D: 9 5/8 in.)

Figure of a Child Seated Atop a Pig; Unknown; Rhodes (?), Greece, Europe; 2nd - 1st century B.C.; Terracotta with Polychromy; Object: H: 12 x L: 10.6 cm (4 3/4 x 4 3/16 in.)

Statuette of a Biga with Driver; Unknown; Cyprus; 6th century B.C.; Terracotta with Polychromy; Object: H: 12.6 x W: 7.3 cm (H: 4 15/16 x W: 2 7/8 in.), Base: L: 10.5 cm (L: 4 1/8 in.)

Statue of a Muse; Unknown; about 200; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 91.5 cm (36 in.)

Portrait Bust of Man, Perhaps a Priest of Serapis; Unknown; Egypt, Africa; about 180; Marble with polychromy and gilding; Object: H: 79.5 cm (31 5/16 in.)

Statuette of Venus (Venus de Clerq); Unknown; Rome, Italy, Lazio, Europe; 175 - 200; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 97.2 x W: 33 x D: 20.3 cm (38 1/4 x 13 x 8 in.)

Furniture Support Shaped as a Hanging Marsyas; Unknown; Roman Empire; about 200; Marble with polychromy and gilding; Object: H: 43.2 cm (17 in.)

Grave Naiskos of Apollonia; Unknown; Greece, Europe; about 100 B.C.; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 112.4 x W: 63.5 x D: 20 cm; Weight: 308.4 kg (44 1/4 x 25 x 7 7/8 in.; 680 lb)

Statuette of a Dancer Playing the Lyre; Unknown; Italy, Sicily, Europe; 2nd century B.C.; Terracotta with polychromy; Object: H: 19.8 x Diam. (base): 8.3 cm (7 13/16 x 3 1/4 in.)

Fragment of a Relief of a Horseman and Companion from a Funerary Building; Unknown; Taras, South Italy, Europe; 290 - 250 B.C.; Limestone with polychromy; Object: H: 37.5 x W: 34 x D

Sculptural Group of a Seated Poet and Sirens (2) with unjoined fragmentary curls (304); Unknown; Tarentum (Taras), South Italy, Europe; 350 - 300 B.C.; Terracotta with Polychromy; Various

Anthemion of a Grave Stele; Unknown; Greece (Attica); about 320 B.C.; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 75.9 x W: 60.3 x D: 26.7 cm (29 7/8 x 23 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)

Grave Stele of Myttion; Unknown; Attica, Greece; about 400 B.C.; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 71.1 x W: 24.1 x D: 8.9 cm (28 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)

Grave Stele of Poseides; Unknown; Asia Minor; about 275 B.C.; Marble with polychromy; Object: H: 172.7 x W: 53.3 x D: 23.5 cm (68 x 21 x 9 1/4 in.)

Thymiaterion Supported by a Statuette of Nike; Unknown; Sicily, Europe; 500 - 480 B.C.; Terracotta with polychromy; Object: H: 44.6 x Diam. (incense cup): 7 cm (17 9/16 x 2 3/4 in.)

Head of a Figure of the Early Spedos Variety; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 2600 - 2500 B.C.; Marble with traces of polychromy; Object: H: 22.8 x W: 8.9 x D: 6.4 cm (9 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Thymiaterion and lid; Unknown; South Italy, Europe; 4th century B.C.; Marble with polychromy; Object (thymiaterion): H: 22.9 cm (9 in.), Object (lid): H: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Three Fishplates; Unknown; South Italy, Europe; 4th century B.C.; Marble; polychromy; Various, see extensions

Head with Horns; Paul Gauguin, French, 1848 - 1903; 1895 - 1897; Wood with traces of polychromy; Object (head): H: 22 x W: 22.8 x D: 12 cm (8 11/16 x 9 x 4 3/4 in.)

Painted stone statue of seated god Nappatecuhtli, from Mexico
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Painted stone statue of seated god Nappatecuhtli

Painted stucco head of Sphinx, from Mycenae, Height 17 cm
Greek-Mycenaean civilization, 14th-13th century b.C. - Painted stucco head of sphynx. From Mycenae. Height 17 cm

SIERRA, Pedro de (1702-1760). Altarpiece of the

Virgin. 2nd half s. XIV. Detail. It has remains
Virgin. 2nd half s.XIV. Detail. It has remains of polychromy. Attributed to the same author as the Virgin from Boixadors (Anoia) one which is in the Museu Episcopal of Vic. International gothic

Virgin. It has remains of polychromy. Attributed to the same artist as the Virgin from Boixadors (Anoia) one, which is in

Virgin from Ger. Woodcarving with polychromy in tempera. Romanesque art. Sculpture on wood. Proc: SPAIN. Ger. Church of Santa

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Polychromy, a technique of adding vibrant colors to sculptures and artworks, has been prevalent throughout history. In Egyptian art, the Nefertiti bust stands as a remarkable example of polychromed limestone and stucco. Housed in the Neues Museum, this masterpiece showcases the intricate details achieved through this ancient method. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Temple of Ramses III. Here, the pharaoh himself is depicted wearing polychromed attire that brings life to his majestic figure. This temple serves as a testament to how color was used not only for aesthetic purposes but also to convey power and status. The Tomb of Kha introduces us to another fascinating artifact from 1400 BC Egypt – a polychromed vase. Its vivid hues transport us back in time, offering glimpses into the artistic preferences and techniques employed during that era. Stepping outside Egypt's borders, we find ourselves admiring Saint Barbara by Master of the Statues of Koudewat from around 1470. The delicate application of various pigments on her sculpture adds depth and realism to her portrayal. Fast-forwarding centuries later brings us Saint John of God sculpted by Agapit Vallmitjana i B in 1883. This Spanish artwork demonstrates how polychromy continued to be embraced even during more modern times. In Cantabria's town Limpias resides an awe-inspiring piece known as The Christ of Limpias from the 18th century. Through skillful use of colors on woodwork, this sculpture evokes strong emotions among its viewers. Returning once again to Egypt's rich heritage takes us to Deir el-Bahari where we discover The Land of Punt within Hatshepsut's temple complex. Polychrome reliefs adorn these walls with scenes depicting trade expeditions between ancient Egyptians and Puntites – showcasing their cultural exchange through vibrant hues.