Tempera Collection (#98)

Text Page; Unknown; Ghent, Belgium, Europe; 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 36.3 x 26.2cm (14 5/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

Blank Page; Unknown; Ghent (written), Belgium, Europe; about 1471; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 x 9.2 cm (4 7/8 x 3 5/8 in.)

Saint Genevieve; Unknown; Rouen, France, Europe; about 1480 - 1490; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 x 9.2 cm (4 7/8 x 3 5/8 in.)

Decorated Text Page; Unknown; Rouen, France, Europe; about 1480 - 1490; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 x 9.2 cm (4 7/8 x 3 5/8 in.)

Leaf from the Hours of Louis XII; Jean Bourdichon, French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France, early 1480s - 1521; Tours, France

Bifolium from an antiphonal; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico, Italian, 1433 - 1484, active 1452; Florence, Italy, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera, gold

Alchandreus Presents His Work to a King; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Boethius Instructs a Young Boy in Arithmetic; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Initial S: Pentecost; Niccolo di Giacomo da Bologna, Italian, active 1349 - 1403; Bologna, Italy, Europe; about 1394 - 1402; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 21 cm (8 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)

Louis XII of France Kneeling in Prayer, Accompanied by Saints Michael, Charlemagne, Louis, and Denis; Jean Bourdichon, French, 1457 - 1521, active Tours, France

Boethius Discusses Music with a Group of Men; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Initial A: King David; Matteo da Milano, Italian, active 1492 - 1523; Rome, Italy, Europe; about 1520; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf: 33.6 x 23.4 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/16 in.)

Initial T: The Crucifixion; Matteo da Milano, Italian, active 1492 - 1523; Rome, Italy, Europe; about 1520; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf: 33.6 x 23.4 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/16 in.)

Initial B: The Trinity; Taddeo Crivelli, Italian, died about 1479, active about 1451 - 1479; Ferrara, Italy, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf

Initial A: Pentecost; Attributed to Stefano da Verona, Italian (Lombard), 1374 - after 1438; Lombardy, Italy, Europe; about 1430 - 1435; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf

Initial D: Biblical Scene; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405; Prague, Bohemia, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial H: Saint Stephen; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405; Prague, Bohemia, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial E: The Prophet Isaiah; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405; Prague, Bohemia, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D: Saint John the Baptist; Attributed to Cosme Tura, Italian (Ferrarese), about 1430 - 1495; Ferrara, Italy, Europe; about 1470 - 1480; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf

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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.