The Elder Collection (#10)

John Milton, English poet, (1912). Miltons (1608-1674) most famous work is his epic Paradise Lost, first published in 1667. He became totally blind in about 1652

Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 17th century, (c1920). Artist: R White
Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 17th century, (c1920). Portrait of Bridgeman (1609-1674), English jurist, lawyer, and politician. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume II

Sacred Conversation, c1525. Artist: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
Sacred Conversation, c1525. Painting held at the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. From The Studio Volume 119. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1940]

Studies of Peasants, 1913. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Studies of Peasants, 1913. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913

A Jewish Merchant, mid 19th century. Artist: Henry Chawnes Shenton, the elder
A Jewish Merchant, mid 19th century. Engraving after the original painting of c1650 by Rembrandt

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). Artist: Charles Turner
Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). A print from Fifteen Splendid Portraits of Royal Personages, engraved in mezzotinto by Richard Earlom, Charles Turner and R Dunkarton, printed by J McCreery

Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Artist: LP Boitard
Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Some excited members of the audience are invading the stage. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Present Age... 1767.Artist: LP Boitard
The Present Age: Adress d to the professsors of driving, dressing, ogling writing, playing, gambling, racing, dancing, duelling, boxing, swearing, humming, building, etc, etc, etc, 1767

The Imports of Great Britain from France... 1757.Artist: LP Boitard
The Imports of Great Britain from France: Humbly address d to the laudable association of anti-gallicans, and the generous promoters of the British Arts

The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. Artist: LP Boitard
The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. The smart set parading in a London park, with a quote from Alexander Pope: The ruling passion be it what it will, the ruling passion conquers reason still

Folly Triumphant, 1749. Artist: LP Boitard
Folly Triumphant, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Taste a la mode in the year 1735: Being the contrast to the year 1745, (c1745). Artist: Evan Davis
Taste a la mode in the year 1735: Being the contrast to the year 1745, (c1745). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Taste a la mode, 1745. Artist: F Patton
Taste a la mode, 1745. Satire on the fashion for wide skirts. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Embleme of Englands Distractions, 1658, (1899)
The Embleme of Englands Distraction as also of her attained and further expected Freedom and Happines per H. M. 1658, (1899)

Heidelberg Castle, Germany, in 1620 (1903). Artist: Matthaus Merian
Heidelberg Castle, Germany, in 1620 (1903). A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr HF Helmolt, Volume II, William Heinemann, London, 1903

King Arthur, 16th century, (1903). Bronze statue made in the 16th century, of the mythical king, said by some to have been born in the 5th century AD

The archdukes and high barons of Germany at the coronation of the Emperor Maximilian, 16th century, (1870). A fragment taken from the Triumph of Maximilian, by J Burgkmair

John Milton, English poet, (19th century). Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost, became totally blind in about 1652

The Circumcision, 17th century. Artist: Jacob Willemsz de Wet the elder
The Circumcision, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Far Eastern Art Museum, Khabarovsk, Russia

A House Concert, 18th century. Artist: Jan Josef Horemans the elder
A House Concert, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History and Art, Serpukhov

Still Life with a Lithograph, 19th century. Artist: Ferdinand Wagner the elder
Still Life with a Lithograph, 19th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Portrait of a Lady with Daughter, c1530s-c1540s. Artist: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Portrait of a Lady with Daughter, c1530s-c1540s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Portrait of a Man, 1512-1515. Artist: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
Portrait of a Man, 1512-1515. Palma il Vecchio, Jacopo, the Elder (1480-1528). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Virgin and Child, 1515-1516. Artist: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
Virgin and Child, 1515-1516. Palma il Vecchio, Jacopo, the Elder (1480-1528). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Demolition of the Abbey of Montmartre, c1740-1800. Artist: Louis Gabriel Moreau
The Demolition of the Abbey of Montmartre, c1740-1800

Anthrophomorphic Landscape, c1613-1650. Artist: Matthaus Merian
Anthrophomorphic Landscape, c1613-1650

The Allegory of Touch, c1516-1570. Artist: Frans Floris
The Allegory of Touch, c1516-1570

The Judgment of Paris, c1550. Artist: Frans Floris
The Judgment of Paris, c1550. Found in the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia

Chastity, 1516-1570. Artist: Frans Floris
Chastity, 1516-1570. Found in the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia

The Conversion of St Paul, 1567. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Conversion of St Paul, 1567. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

The Adoration of the Magi, c1567. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Adoration of the Magi, c1567. From the collection of the Museo Correr, Venice, Italy

The Adoration of the Kings, c1556-1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Adoration of the Kings, c1556-1562. The Adoration of Three Kings presenting their gifts are treated as caricatures whilst the Virgin is not idealised

The Adoration of the Kings, 1564. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Adoration of the Kings, 1564. The Adoration of Three Kings presenting their gifts are treated as caricatures whilst the Virgin is not idealised. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Numbering at Bethlehem, 1566. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Numbering at Bethlehem, 1566. From the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

Man Yawning, c1545-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Man Yawning, c1545-1569. From the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

The Harvesters, 1565. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Harvesters, 1565. From a private collection

The Amateur Painter, c1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Amateur Painter, c1562. From a private collection

The Storm, 1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Storm, 1569. An unfinished work, probably the artists last painting. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

The Parable of the Blind, 1568. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Parable of the Blind, 1568. Christs words about peoples inner blindness to true religion: they are blind guides, and if one blind man guides another they will both fall into the ditch

Tower of Babel, 1563. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Tower of Babel, 1563. The Tower of Babel was built by a united humanity in an attempt to reach Heaven. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, c1555. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, c1555. From the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

Flemish proverb, c1558-1560. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Flemish proverb, c1558-1560. Detail from Twelve Flemish Proverbs. From the Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp, Belgium

He cannot tolerate the sun shimmering in the water, c1558-1560. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
He cannot tolerate the sun shimmering in the water, c1558-1560. Detail from Twelve Flemish Proverbs. From the Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp, Belgium

He Shakes out his coat according to the wind, c1558-1560. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
He Shakes out his coat according to the wind, c1558-1560. Detail from Twelve Flemish Proverbs. From the Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp, Belgium

Head of a Lansquenet, c1545-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Head of a Lansquenet, c1545-1569. From the collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France

Two Monkeys, 1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Two Monkeys, 1562. From the collection of the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin

Winter Landscape, c1565-1602 Artist: Jacob Savery I
Winter Landscape, c1565-1602

Portrait of a man, 16th century. Artist: Frans Pourbus the elder
Portrait of a man, 16th century

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"The Elder: A Glimpse into the Mind of a Master Artist" Step into the world of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, an artistic genius whose works continue to captivate and intrigue audiences even centuries later. From his iconic paintings like "Dulle Griet (Mad Meg)" and "The Harvesters" to his lesser-known yet equally thought-provoking pieces such as "Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, " Bruegel's artistry knows no bounds. His collaborations with fellow artist Pieter van der Heyden resulted in stunning engravings like "Patience (Patientia)" and "Pride (Superbia) from The Seven Deadly Sins, " showcasing their ability to depict complex emotions through intricate details. Bruegel's exploration of religious themes is evident in works like "The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds" from Das Plenarium and Philip Galle's engraving, "The Parable of the Good Shepherd. " These pieces invite viewers to reflect on profound biblical teachings while admiring their visual beauty. In contrast, Bruegel also delves into scenes depicting everyday life. His masterpiece, "The Peasant Dance, " captures a lively celebration filled with joyous movements that transport us back in time. Similarly, his painting titled "Misanthrope" portrays a solitary figure lost in contemplation amidst bustling surroundings—a poignant reminder of human introspection. Beyond his own creations, Bruegel's influence extended beyond borders. William Faithorne's portrait of King Charles II pays homage to this revered monarch while showcasing Faithorne's skillful craftsmanship. However, it is perhaps Philip Galle who best encapsulates Bruegel's legacy through engravings such as "The Death of the Virgin" and especially in one haunting piece entitled "The Triumph of Death. " This macabre depiction forces us to confront our mortality, reminding us of the fleeting nature of life.