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Seriousness Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Depths of Seriousness: A Glimpse into Art's Reflections" Art has always been a powerful medium for expressing various emotions

Background imageSeriousness Collection: Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. From the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Background imageSeriousness Collection: Danae, 16th century. Artist: Titian

Danae, 16th century. Artist: Titian
Danae, 16th century. From a private collection, New York, USA

Background imageSeriousness Collection: Portrait of a Lady, La Schiavona ( The Dalmatian Woman ), c1510-1512. Artist: Titian

Portrait of a Lady, La Schiavona ( The Dalmatian Woman ), c1510-1512. Artist: Titian
Portrait of a Lady, La Schiavona ( The Dalmatian Woman ), c1510-1512. From the National Gallery, London

Background imageSeriousness Collection: The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. Artist: Titian

The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. Artist: Titian
The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. From the National Gallery, London

Background imageSeriousness Collection: Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. Artist: Titian

Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. Artist: Titian
Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. The triple-headed beast - wolf, lion and dog - is a symbol of prudence. From the National Gallery, London

Background imageSeriousness Collection: ZALD͖AR, Rafael (1834 - 1903). Presidente of El

ZALD͖AR, Rafael (1834 - 1903). Presidente of El
ZALD͖ AR, Rafael (1834 - 1903). Presidente of El Salvador (1876-1885). Oil

Background imageSeriousness Collection: AVELLANEDA, Nicol᳠(1837-1885). Argentinian politician

AVELLANEDA, Nicol᳠(1837-1885). Argentinian politician
AVELLANEDA, Nicol᳠ (1837-1885). Argentinian politician. President of the Republic from 1874 to 1880. Oil

Background imageSeriousness Collection: ASCASUBI, Hilario (1807-1875). Argentinian poet

ASCASUBI, Hilario (1807-1875). Argentinian poet. Oil. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imageSeriousness Collection: A pair of rather stern-faced brothers

A pair of rather stern-faced brothers
A splendid photograph with a real air of mystery about it - depicting a pair of rather stern-faced brothers Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSeriousness Collection: GAYARRE, Juliᮠ(1844-1890). Spanish. Painting

GAYARRE, Juliᮠ(1844-1890). Spanish. Painting
GAYARRE, Juliᮠ (1844-1890). Spanish. Painting

Background imageSeriousness Collection: GAMA, Vasco da (1469-1524). Portuguese navigator

GAMA, Vasco da (1469-1524). Portuguese navigator. Painting

Background imageSeriousness Collection: Feast or Flagellation

Feast or Flagellation
While those who live for the moment feast and frolic, others who recognise the seriousness of our life on Earth flagellate themselves to the greater glory of God




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"Exploring the Depths of Seriousness: A Glimpse into Art's Reflections" Art has always been a powerful medium for expressing various emotions, and one such emotion that often captivates us is seriousness. From the somber expressions in "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" by Leon-Maxime Faivre to the serene yet profound gaze of the "Virgin and Child" from the 16th century, these artworks offer glimpses into moments where gravity takes center stage. In early 15th-century paintings like "Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, " we witness religious figures embodying an air of solemnity as they carry out their divine duties. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's "Seated Female Nude" further explores seriousness through its introspective portrayal of vulnerability and self-reflection. Moving on to more narrative pieces, Titian's "The Holy Family with a Shepherd" depicts a scene filled with reverence and contemplation. Meanwhile, Jacopo Tintoretto's provocative masterpiece "Leda and the Swan" raises questions about power dynamics amidst its serious undertones. Emmanuel Tzanes' intricate iconography in his rendition of "Virgin and Child icon" showcases devotion intertwined with deep spiritual significance. Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e print titled "Lovers in an Upstairs Room, " from The Poem of the Pillow series, delves into themes of intimacy while maintaining an underlying sense of seriousness. Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna's untitled mid-19th-century painting evokes empathy through its depiction of poverty-stricken individuals facing hardships with unwavering determination. James Barry’s captivating artwork called “Jupiter Beguiled by Juno” portrays a mythological tale infused with moral lessons that demand our earnest attention.