Tempera Collection (#93)

Four Men kneeling before God; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Athaliah, Queen of Judah, Dragged from the Temple; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Suicides of Meleager and Althea; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

The Wounding of Pyrrhus; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

The Story of Adam and Eve; Boucicaut Master, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Creusa Receiving the Burning Jewelry from Medea; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Presentation of the Book to a King; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Virginia Killed by Her Father to Save Her from the Attentions of Appius Claudius; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Xerxes, King of the Persians, Crosses a Bridge with His Army; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Suicide of Lucretia; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Cyrus, the Grandson of Astyages, King of the Medes, Given Suck by a Wild Animal; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Struggle between Fortune and Poverty; Boucicaut Master and workshop, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Cyrus the Great, Founder of the Persian Empire, killed by Thamaris, Queen of the Massagetai; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France

The Suicide of Queen Dido; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Prisoners Led from a Defeated City; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Tiberius, Messalina, and Caligula Reproach One Another in the Midst of Flames; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Polycrates Hanged; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Manlius Capitolinus Defending the Capitoline Hill against the Franks; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Sons of Artaxerxes, King of the Persians, Killed for Conspiring Against Their Father; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Jugurtha, King of Numidia, Thrown from His Roman Prison into the Tiber; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Cartalus, Hanged by Order of His Father, is Cut Down from the Gibbet; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Cleopatra Presented with the Head and Limbs of Her Own Child; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Philip, A False Claimant to the Throne of Macedonia; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Demetrius Nicator, King of Syria, Killed as He Attempts to Land at Tyre; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Prusias II, King of Bithynia, Reduced to Begging; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Assassination of Hieronymus, King of Syracuse; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Death of the Roman Consul Marcus Atilius Regulus; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

A Jewish Woman Devouring Her Child during the Siege of Jerusalem; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Agathocles Orders His Wife and Children to Flee to Egypt; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Julius Caesar, Escaping from the Island of Pharos, Swims to a Boat while Holding a Letter; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Boccaccio and Fortune; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Mithradates Triumphs at a Tournament; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

The Beheading of Pompey; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

The Death of Brunhilde, Queen of France; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Shapur, King of Persia, Humiliates the Roman Emperor Valerian; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Putrefaction of the Flesh of the Dying Emperor Galerius; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Destruction of Jerusalem; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Boccaccios Vision of the Laurel-Crowned Petrarch; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Assassination of the Emperor Vitellius; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Initial A: David and Companion Musicians; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

Wisdom; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

Nero Pauses for a Drink during the Mutilation of His Mothers Body; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Knights Templar Burned in the Presence of Philip the Fair and His Courtiers; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France

Inhabited Initial S; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

Inhabited Initial V; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

Decorated Initial T; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

Initial D: David in Prayer; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

Initial E: An Archbishop; Unknown; Hildesheim, Germany, Europe; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 x 18.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)

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"Exploring the Richness of Tempera: From Evening Church to Salcombe, Devon" Discover the captivating world of tempera, a versatile and timeless medium that has been used by artists throughout history. In Samuel Palmer's "Evening Church, 1830, " we are transported to a serene scene where warm hues blend harmoniously with delicate brushstrokes. Embark on "The Road to the West" as you delve into Our Lady of Vladimir, an ancient icon dating back to the 12th century. This masterpiece was carefully moved through time, preserving its ethereal beauty for generations to come. In "The Mournes, " experience the breathtaking landscapes rendered in tempera. The meticulous strokes capture nature's grandeur while evoking a sense of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty. Step into Fra Angelico's world with his iconic piece "The Annunciation. " With each stroke meticulously applied using tempera, this masterpiece transports us back in time and immerses us in divine serenity. Peter Bruegel the Elder's "Triumph of Death" showcases his mastery over tempera on panel. The intricate details bring this haunting composition to life, leaving viewers captivated by its macabre allure. Travel back centuries with a French manuscript leaf from ca. 1280-1300 depicting The Book of Nehemias. Each vibrant pigment tells a story as it adorns delicate parchment pages with exquisite precision. Paolo Uccello's epic battle scene in "The Battle of San Romano" mesmerizes viewers through his skillful use of tempera. Every stroke conveys movement and intensity, capturing the essence of war like never before. Antonio Canova immortalized grace and beauty in his work "The Graces and Venus. " Through masterful application paint, he brings these mythological figures to life with remarkable realism. Fra Angelico once again enchants us with his "Annunciation Altarpiece.