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Renaissance Time Collection (#8)

Step back in time to the glorious Renaissance era, where art and intellect flourished

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Cup decorated with the coat of arms of the Bartolini Salimbeni family with garland of fruits

Cup decorated with the coat of arms of the Bartolini Salimbeni family with garland of fruits and flowers
BEN5479675 Cup decorated with the coat of arms of the Bartolini Salimbeni family with garland of fruits and flowers. Terracotta by Luca della Robbia (1399-1482)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti): one plays the bagpipes

Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti): one plays the bagpipes and the other plays the twisted trumpet
BEN5463659 Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti): one plays the bagpipes and the other plays the twisted trumpet. Bas relief (Bas-relief) made by Agostino di Duccio, around 1450

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Title page from The Prince and other works by Niccolo Machiavelli published in 1532

Title page from The Prince and other works by Niccolo Machiavelli published in 1532
5668978 Title page from The Prince and other works by Niccolo Machiavelli published in 1532; (add.info.: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)); Photo © AF Fotografie

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Bust of Battista Sforza (1446-1472) Marble Sculpture by Francesco da Laurana (1430-1502)

Bust of Battista Sforza (1446-1472) Marble Sculpture by Francesco da Laurana (1430-1502), Museo del Bargello, Florence
BEN5479893 Bust of Battista Sforza (1446-1472) Marble Sculpture by Francesco da Laurana (1430-1502), Museo del Bargello, Florence by Laurana, Francesco (c.1420-c.1502); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Tomb of Laurent de Medici: detail of the face of Aurora. Marble sculpture made by Michelangelo

Tomb of Laurent de Medici: detail of the face of Aurora. Marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti known as
BEN5463571 Tomb of Laurent de Medici: detail of the face of Aurora. Marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti known as Michelangelo (Michelangelo or Michelangelo, 1475 - 1564), 1531

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Annunciation and The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera, and gold on wood panel)

The Annunciation and The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera, and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873610 The Annunciation and The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera, and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 186.5x139 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Literature. French poet Clement Marot. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store

Literature. French poet Clement Marot. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France
3434251 Literature. French poet Clement Marot. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Le poete Clement Marot)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: A Badius hand operated screw press in action

A Badius hand operated screw press in action
3478826 A Badius hand operated screw press in action; (add.info.: Woodcut from 1520 by Jodocus Badius (1462-1535), also known as Josse Badius a pioneer of the printing industry

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace

Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace
3507220 Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace; (add.info.: Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal) built in Venetian Gothic style

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo)

The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo)
3507178 The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo); (add.info.: The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo)

The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo)
3507176 The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo); (add.info.: The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo)

The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo)
3507174 The Rialto Bridge in Venice (photo); (add.info.: The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (metal)

Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (metal)
3520281 Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (metal); (add.info.: Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492) Italian statesman

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (first edition 1573)

Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (first edition 1573)
PCT4261015 Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (first edition 1573, appendix: marine monsters) - A marine monster with scales, having its mitre and pontifical ornaments

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Vatican loggias by Raphael, Rome (colour litho)

Vatican loggias by Raphael, Rome (colour litho)
8663950 Vatican loggias by Raphael, Rome (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vatican loggias by Raphael, Rome)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Hot springs of Leukerbad, Switzerland (woodcut)

Hot springs of Leukerbad, Switzerland (woodcut)
8663800 Hot springs of Leukerbad, Switzerland (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing treatment in the hot springs of Leukerbad, Switzerland)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Freaks and monsters (woodcut)

Freaks and monsters (woodcut)
8672935 Freaks and monsters (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freaks and monsters)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Sculptor and woodcarver (woodcut)

Sculptor and woodcarver (woodcut)
8672866 Sculptor and woodcarver (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptor and woodcarver)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Preacher, 15th Century (woodcut)

Preacher, 15th Century (woodcut)
8672854 Preacher, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preacher, 15th Century)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Sorcery, 16th Century (woodcut)

Sorcery, 16th Century (woodcut)
8672852 Sorcery, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorcery, 16th Century)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Italian and French Sculpture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)

Italian and French Sculpture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)
8644814 Italian and French Sculpture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 15th Century (engraving)

The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 15th Century (engraving)
8644807 The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 15th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 15th Century)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Spedale Degli Innocenti, Florence (b/w photo)

Spedale Degli Innocenti, Florence (b/w photo)
8648296 Spedale Degli Innocenti, Florence (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spedale Degli Innocenti, Florence)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Milan (b/w photo)

Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Milan (b/w photo)
8648290 Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Milan (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Milan)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Palazzo Vendramini, Venice (b/w photo)

The Palazzo Vendramini, Venice (b/w photo)
8648285 The Palazzo Vendramini, Venice (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palazzo Vendramini, Venice)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Cortile of the Palazza Bevilacqua, Vincenzi, Bologna (b/w photo)

Cortile of the Palazza Bevilacqua, Vincenzi, Bologna (b/w photo)
8648284 Cortile of the Palazza Bevilacqua, Vincenzi, Bologna (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortile of the Palazza Bevilacqua, Vincenzi, Bologna)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Cortile of Palazzo Massimi Alle Colonne, Rome (b/w photo)

Cortile of Palazzo Massimi Alle Colonne, Rome (b/w photo)
8648283 Cortile of Palazzo Massimi Alle Colonne, Rome (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortile of Palazzo Massimi Alle Colonne, Rome)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Farnese Palace, Rome (b/w photo)

The Farnese Palace, Rome (b/w photo)
8648280 The Farnese Palace, Rome (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farnese Palace, Rome)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Palazzo Grimani, Venice (b/w photo)

The Palazzo Grimani, Venice (b/w photo)
8648273 The Palazzo Grimani, Venice (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palazzo Grimani, Venice)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Casa del Diavolo, Vicenza (b/w photo)

Casa del Diavolo, Vicenza (b/w photo)
8648269 Casa del Diavolo, Vicenza (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casa del Diavolo, Vicenza)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: El Elscorial: El Coro (colour litho)

El Elscorial: El Coro (colour litho)
8649119 El Elscorial: El Coro (colour litho) by Dalmau, Emilio Poy (1876-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Coro. Illustration for a booklet on El Elscorial published in Spain in about 1910)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Galleria, detail of stucco and fresco decoration of prophets

The Galleria, detail of stucco and fresco decoration of prophets and sibyls based on Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
BEN110329 The Galleria, detail of stucco and fresco decoration of prophets and sibyls based on Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Bedroom decorated with a frieze depicting towns under Medici rule

Bedroom decorated with a frieze depicting towns under Medici rule, begun by Nanni di Baccio Bigio (d.1568)
BEN107158 Bedroom decorated with a frieze depicting towns under Medici rule, begun by Nanni di Baccio Bigio (d.1568) and completed by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-1592) 1564-75 (photo); Villa Medici

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: View of the gateway leading to the second courtyard, designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-92)

View of the gateway leading to the second courtyard, designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-92) 1551-55 (photo)
BEN107121 View of the gateway leading to the second courtyard, designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-92) 1551-55 (photo); Villa Giulia, Rome, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: The Sala delle Nozze di Alessandro e Rossana (Hall of the Marriage of Alexander The Great)

The Sala delle Nozze di Alessandro e Rossana (Hall of the Marriage of Alexander The Great (356-323 BC) and Roxanne
BEN107223 The Sala delle Nozze di Alessandro e Rossana (Hall of the Marriage of Alexander The Great (356-323 BC) and Roxanne) designed by Baldassarre Peruzzi (1481-1536)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: View of the facade designed by Giuliano da Sangallo (c.1443-1516)

View of the facade designed by Giuliano da Sangallo (c.1443-1516) for Lorenzo Medici Il Magnifico c.1480
BEN85589 View of the facade designed by Giuliano da Sangallo (c.1443-1516) for Lorenzo Medici Il Magnifico c.1480, the semicircular steps added by Pasquale Poccianti (1774-1858)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Two putti with metal percussion beaters, from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta

Two putti with metal percussion beaters, from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta degli Atti
BEN85128 Two putti with metal percussion beaters, from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta degli Atti, by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble); Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Aquarius, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble)

Aquarius, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble)
BEN85123 Aquarius, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble); Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols

Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85107 Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood)

Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood)
XOS5880845 Portrait of Machtelt Suijs, c.1540-45 (oil on wood) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 107x97 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Maerten van Heemskerck)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Landscape with Saint John the Baptist, c.1540 (oil on wood)

Landscape with Saint John the Baptist, c.1540 (oil on wood)
XOS5877615 Landscape with Saint John the Baptist, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Bles, Herri met de (Civetta) (c.1510-p.1550); 43.2x54.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: John the Baptist, c.1410 (oil on oak panel)

John the Baptist, c.1410 (oil on oak panel)
XOS5877455 John the Baptist, c.1410 (oil on oak panel) by Master of Flemalle, (Robert Campin) (1375/8-1444); 25x20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Portrait of a Youth as Saint Sebastian, late 1480s (oil on wood, transferred to pressed wood)

Portrait of a Youth as Saint Sebastian, late 1480s (oil on wood, transferred to pressed wood)
XOS5880825 Portrait of a Youth as Saint Sebastian, late 1480s (oil on wood, transferred to pressed wood) by D'Oggiono, Marco (1470-1549); 47.5x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Portrait of a Woman, c.1540 (oil on wood)

Portrait of a Woman, c.1540 (oil on wood)
XOS5870425 Portrait of a Woman, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Lyon, Corneille de (d.1575); 39x26 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Corneille de Lyon Netherlandish, active France)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Fragment from Christ Carrying the Cross: Mourning Virgin, 1500-05 (oil on panel)

Fragment from Christ Carrying the Cross: Mourning Virgin, 1500-05 (oil on panel)
5862022 Fragment from Christ Carrying the Cross: Mourning Virgin, 1500-05 (oil on panel) by Master of Moulins (Jean Hey), (fl.c.1483-c.1529); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book, 1569-70 (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book, 1569-70 (oil on panel)
5859903 Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book, 1569-70 (oil on panel) by Bruyn, Bartholomaus the Younger (c.1530-c.1610); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Bartholomaeus Bruyn)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Two Putti, 1490-1510 (tempera or oil on panel)

Two Putti, 1490-1510 (tempera or oil on panel)
5859745 Two Putti, 1490-1510 (tempera or oil on panel) by Matteo di Giovanni (c.1430-1495); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matteo di Giovanni)

Background imageRenaissance Time Collection: Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho)

Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho)
8626251 Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Fame)




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Step back in time to the glorious Renaissance era, where art and intellect flourished. The fresco of "The Transfiguration" transports us to a divine scene, with Christ surrounded by Moses and Elijah, while apostles John, Peter, and James look on in awe. Marvel at the intricate marble tile depicting Pythagoras and Euclid, showcasing their mathematical genius from centuries past. The University of Leiden stands as a testament to the intellectual pursuits of this period. An engraving captures its grandeur, symbolizing knowledge being passed down through generations. In another masterpiece, Prophet Jeremiah's fresco tells a story of faith and prophecy that transcends time. Artistic expression extends beyond religious themes; paintings for the Library of Merced Calzada in Seville depict Friar Hernando De Santiago amidst vibrant colors that bring his image to life. Meanwhile, an engraving showcases a peasant couple bustling on a market day - capturing everyday life during this transformative epoch. Witness the intensity of battle frozen in woodcut form as two riders clash on horseback. A classical architectural garden painting invites us into an idyllic world filled with elegant figures against a majestic mountainous backdrop. Even armor becomes art during this period; behold the Cabasset helmet adorned with black paint and brass rosette rivets - both functional protection and exquisite craftsmanship combined. Imagination takes flight as we gaze upon an imaginary Renaissance palace painted on canvas - dreams turned into reality through artistic vision. Portraits also play their part: Margaret of Austria exudes regal grace while captured on oil-copper canvas; meanwhile, an endearing little boy gazes out from an oil panel portrait frozen in time forever. In these glimpses into Renaissance masterpieces across various mediums – frescoes, engravings, paintings – we are transported back to a time when creativity knew no bounds. Let these works inspire you to embrace your own renaissance within.