Classical Ceiling Studies

Artistic studies of mythological figures and classical themes, featuring dynamic poses and elaborate detailing, evoking a sense of grandeur and historical artistry.

Seated Female Nude, draughtsman: Mattheus Terwesten, intermediary draughtsman: Augustinus Terwesten (I), 1680 - 1757,

Study for a Ceiling Decoration. Attributed to Michel Dorigny (French, 1617 - 1665)

Luck, Girolamo Scarselli, After Guido Reni, 1665 - 1675 print Fortuna floats over a globe. She tips a bag of coins. A putto pulls her hair. Text and coat of arms in STUDMARGE. Italy paper etching Luck, Fortune, Lot; 'Fato', 'Fortuna', 'Aurea fortune', 'Good luck', 'peaceful luck overo Clemente', 'fate' (Ripa)

Acis and Galatea. Dated: c. 1590. Dimensions: overall: 31.2 x 30.1 cm (12 5/16 x 11 7/8 in.). Medium: pen and brown ink with brown wash and traces of white heightening over black chalk on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Abraham Bloemaert.

Zon (Apollo), Jacob Matham, after Hendrick Goltzius, 1597 print Apollo, or the personalized sun, with a bow and arrow. Above his head the astronomical symbol for his planet. Standing in an oval cartouche with at the top of the two signs: sun and lion. Haarlem paper engraving Sol and his children ('Planetenkinder'). Apollo as sun-god, i.e. Sol (Helius), Titan

Jupiter en antiace, Willem Panneels, Peter Paul Rubens c. 1610 - 1634 print Jupiter (in the shape of a Sater) is the sleeping antiope. Above her the eagle. Antwerp paper etching / engraving Jupiter, disguised as a satyr, approaches the sleeping Antiope; the eagle may be standing nearby

After Francesco Salviati, Saint Peter Saint Peter

Seated Female Nude, draughtsman: Mattheus Terwesten, intermediary draughtsman: Augustinus Terwesten (I), 1680 - 1757,

Copper engraving of Ceres by Giovanni Giacomo Caraglio, 1526, illustrating the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain, shown with symbols of harvest and fertility in classical style.

Virtue or bravery, Philips Galle, c. 1585 - c. 1590 print A standing helmeted woman, with a lance in the left hand and a sword without a point in the right hand. She tramples Satan with her left foot. Under the show two lines of text in Latin. The print is part of an album. print maker: AntwerpSouthern Netherlands paper engraving Roman personifications of abstract concepts. devil(s) and demons: Satan

The woman who arrives her hair after Francesco Francia () (Bartsch 437) Marc Antoine Raimondi (1480-vers1534). The woman who arrives her hair after Francesco Francia (Bartsch 437). Fight, chisel. 16th century.

Satyr carrying a nymph restraining her right arm ca. 1515-1600 Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century Italian. Satyr carrying a nymph restraining her right arm 342490

. Venus and Amor on the clouds. Amor with arrows cooker and bow, in the background Venus in her car drawn by two swans. Two pigeons in the air.

Hercules in his cradle. The young Hercules is in his cradle and strangers a snake in both hands. A tent cloth is tense over a tree branch.

Sea stage on dolphin.

Medea worn by Draken, Anonymous, Jost Amman, 1580 print paper Medea kills her two children; she flees from Corinth in a chariot drawn by winged dragons

. Jupiter, with a lightning bolt in his hand, has the baby of semele, the later wine god Bacchus. Semele lies dying on the ground, because she wanted to see Jupiter in his full divinity. The latter on Juno advice, to see behind the cloud in the background, because they were jealous of her husband's adultery with semele. Bottom left: g. Print of part 1 of a series of prints with symbols, in total consisting of three parts with 23, 17 and 20 and 20 prints respectively.

Crucified Man by Michelangelo Buonarroti, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Heinrich Aldegrever, Diligence, 1552 Diligence

A 16th-century copper engraving by Marco Dente depicting Eurydike, illustrating a figure from Greek mythology and Renaissance interest in classical themes.

. Autumn (autumn) Personified by a naked man with a wine scale in hand, accompanied by a young Sater, with a landscape in the background in which the grape harvest is brought in. Presentation in an ornamental oval cartouche. At the top of the signs of the zodiac belonging to autumn: Sagittarius, Libra and Scorpio.

Libyan Sibille. The Libyan Sibille, seated and turned to the right. Behind her a big book that she lifts up with both hands. On the right two children with a scroll.

Fortuna, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1548 - 1549 drawing Design for a print. paper. ink pen / brush Luck, Fortune, Lot; 'Fato', 'Fortuna', 'Aurea fortune', 'Good luck', 'peaceful luck overo Clemente', 'fate' (Ripa)

Avril. Artist: After Hubert François Gravelot (French, Paris 1699-1773 Paris). Dimensions: sheet: 4 5/16 x 6 1/2 in. (11 x 16.5 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

David; Heroes and heroines from the Old Testament. David leans on goliats sword and keeps the head of goliat in his hand. In the background you can see how David Goliats drops head after he had hit him with a stone of his pendulum. In the distance, the fight between the Israeliten and the Philistines is in full swing. In oval with peripheral in Latin by Theodorus Schrevelius.

Charles de Lafosses drawing of the ascension of a martyr, using redel, black chalk, white chalk highlights, and black magnification network on brown paper, circa 1685.

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Cherubino Alberti (Italy, Borgo San Sepulcro, 1553-1615). Italy, 1570-1615. Prints; etchings. Engraving

Luxuria; Design drawings for the deterrent series of various allegorical figures. Design for a print.

A feather drawing by Pier Francesco Mola depicting the mythological scene of Jupiter embracing Io, based on Ovid's Metamorphoses, showing figures and composition.

Apostel, anonymous, after Guido Reni, 1595 - 1692 print An apostle with a book, caught in an oval. Italy paper etching (single) apostle, unspecified

Flora, anonymous, Jost Amman, 1580 print paper (story of) Flora

Iliaco XXXI Genius of the Sun. Mantegna, Andrea, 1431-1506. 1550. Ladenspelder, Johann, approximately 1511-approximately 1580. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Heinrich Aldegrever, Commemoration of the Dead, 1529 Commemoration of the Dead

Hercules Fighting the Nemean Lion. Aldegrever, Heinrich (1502-1555/1561), graphic artist

Chalk drawing by Francesco Mazzola showing a standing female figure with outstretched arms against a bluish-lavated background, focusing on posture and anatomy.

Italy, Venus and Cupid, verso - stamped, Venus and Amor are sitting next to each other. Amor holds an arrow and his bow. Venus' arm passes behind Amor., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 138 mm, width 103 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1550 - 1650, paper, papier, etching, etsen

Juno, Jan Saenredam, after Hendrick Goltzius, 1575 - 1607 print The goddess Juno, with a crown on her head. Next to her a peacock, her attribute. The print is part of a three -part series with the three goddesses of the judgment of Paris and has a Latin caption. paper engraving (story of) Juno (Hera). the Judgement of Paris (without Mercury). attributes of Juno (with NAME)

Master RG, The Recording Angel, 1542 The Recording Angel

Rhea Outwitting Saturn. Artist: Edme Bouchardon (French, Chaumont 1698-1762 Paris). Dimensions: 13 1/16 x 10 3/8 in. (33.2 x 26.4 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Master IB, Sol (The Sun), 1528 Sol (The Sun)

Venus Triumphant. Artist: Hans Werl (German, Munich ca. 1570-1608 Munich). Dimensions: 8 9/16 x 5 1/4 in. (21.7 x 13.3 cm). Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Peter Candid (Pieter de Witte, Pietro Candido) (Netherlandish, Bruges ca. 1548-1628 Munich) (). Date: n.d.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Flat decoration with the feeling; Persons of the five senses surrounded by grotesken with animals and fruits. A woman, bitten by a snake in her, between two turtles. Shaded background. From series consisting of a title page and 5 sheets with flat decorations.

Portrait medallion surrounded by putti. Portrait medallion surrounded by putti with allegorical attributes; Glazed portrait.

Hieronymus Hopfer after Marcantonio Raimondi, Fortitude Fortitude

A sitting man facing left, holding drapery; Alberti, Cherubino (1553-1615), Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564), Thomassinus, Philippus (1562-1622); ante 1615 (1590-00-00-1615-00-00);Michał Angel Buonarroti, Schlesisches Museum der Bilden Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945), Schlesisches Museum der Bildenn Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945) - collection, Vatican, personality, reproductive graphics

Drawing using metal pen and feather on brownish paper showing a woman with two children.

Ceres; Goden in nissen.The Goddess Ceres stands with a burning torch and two snakes in a niche.

Jean Lepautre, Fame on a Trophy of Arms Fame on a Trophy of Arms

Giulio Bonasone, Study for Harpocrates (Silentio Deum Cole) Study for Harpocrates (Silentio Deum Cole)

Waving angel from behind, Pieter van Avont, Frederik de Wit, 1630 - 1652

Upon a rough base, shown from the right angle of the front; the figure is turned toward left; the angel, his left knee bent and his arms crossed, looking downwards. Date: mid- 17th-late 17th century. Pen and brown ink, gray wash on white laid paper laid down on white laid paper. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Pierre-Paul Rubens. Saint Catherine (Dutuit 15). Etching, 17th century. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. XVIIEM XVIIth XVII 17th 17th 17th century, engraving

Sculpture of the Dioscuren, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print Caption in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. (story of) the Dioscuri: Castor (the horse-tamer) and Pollux (the boxer) - attributes

The Annunciation ca. 1731 Antonio Gionima Italian Lawrence Turcic first recognized the hand of Antonio Gionima in this drawing in 1982, and his attribution has met with wide acceptance. The Museum's drawing is comparable in style and technique to numerous studies by the artist. As pointed out by Jacob Bean, among these, an important piece of evidence is found in the case of the Holy Family in Saint Joseph's workshop, drawn in red chalk (Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art 58.157, Providence), which bears on the verso a signed letter by the artist and dated 1731.. The Annunciation. Antonio Gionima (Italian, Venice 1697-1732 Bologna). ca. 1731. Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over traces of black chalk. Drawings

The Fisherman, 1908, United Kingdom, by William Strang. Gift of Sir John Ilott, 1969.

Circe and the Companions of Ulysses 16th century Giulio Bonasone Italian. Circe and the Companions of Ulysses 391576

Venus and Cupid on a Chariot 1607-61 Pierre Biard II. Venus and Cupid on a Chariot. Pierre Biard II (French, Paris 1592-1661 Paris). 1607-61. Engraving. Prints

Portrait medallion surrounded by Putti, Franciscus Xaverius Xavery, 1761 drawing Portrait medallion surrounded by putti with allegorical attributes; Stuck portrait. paper. ink. pencil pen / brush anonymous historical person portrayed alone (+ historical person or scene in allegorical or symbolic frame or setting; or with allegorical or symbolic accessories). Fame; 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa). symbols, allegories of war; 'Guerra' (Ripa)

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting the allegorical figure of Moderation, created around 1587. The print emphasizes balanced composition and symbolic elements.

Watch case with Susanna and the elders; Goldsmids designs for watch cases: lids and sides. Clipped, originally printed on a magazine amid two strips. Second edition.

Mid-16th century etching by Augustin Hirschvogel depicting his personal coat of arms, showing heraldic symbols and detailed engraving.

Juno with peacock; IVNO; Antique gods. An image of the goddess Juno with her peacock, placed in a niche. Juno holds a pomegranate and a scepter with a cuckoo in her hands. She has a crown on her head. With a Latin caption.

Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550), Eve Seated, 1519, engraving

A drawing of a standing girl in an ancient costume, front view, leaning on an amphora, with a dolphin tail depicted, enhanced with feather and washes.

Allegory of variability, Arnold Houbraken, c. 1710 - 1719.

Print made by Adamo 'Ghisi' Scultori, ca.1530-1585, Achim, Ancestor of Christ, 1550 to 1585. Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper.

Drawing by Tobias Schinnagl of an angel playing a trombone, executed in gray and brown ink

Element fire as a child with lightning bolts on the back of eagle, Cornelis van Dalen (II), After Abraham van Diepenbeeck, 1648 - 1664 print Element fire as a child with lightning bolts and scepter sitting on the back of eagle, the attributes refer to the God Jupiter who is sometimes associated with this element. Amsterdam paper engraving fire (one of the four elements). attributes of Jupiter

Copper engraving by Lucas Hugensz. van Leyden titled 'Spes', created in 1530, depicting the personification of Hope with detailed figure and symbolic attributes.

Naiade Cornelis Cort, after Frans Flower (1), 1564 print A river nymph leans against a jug with water at the source of a river. paper engraving Naiads, river- and spring-nymphs; usually carrying an urn; 'Naiadi, ninfe de' fiumi' (Ripa)

Sebald Beham, Fortitudo Fortitudo

Neptune (); Designing the arrival of Antwerp 1594..

Element fire as a child with lightning bolts on the back of eagle; Ignis; Four elements.

The Death of Saint Mary Magdalene 1692-1740 Giuseppe Antonio Caccioli A circular composition.. The Death of Saint Mary Magdalene. Giuseppe Antonio Caccioli (Italian, Bologna 1672-1740). 1692-1740. Etching. Prints

Earth (terra); Terra; The four elements. The personification of the Earth element: a lying female naked in a landscape with a cornucopia and a deer next to her. Fourded from a series of the four elements.

Winged Victory holding a trophy of arms in her right hand and a shield in her left. Artist: After Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia) (Italian, Borgo Sansepolcro 1553-1615 Rome). Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/8 × 5 5/8 in. (20.6 × 14.3 cm). Date: 17th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Parri Spinelli, Hercules Leaning on His Club (recto), c 1440 Hercules Leaning on His Club recto

unknown, Schut, Cornelis (I), Christ Child as Salvator Mundi, verso lower left - stamped, Christ Child with a globe on his right hand. He extends his left hand in blessing. He stands on a cloud of cherub heads., print, prints, height 103 mm, width 65 mm, South Netherlands, 1597-05-13 - 1655-04-29, print maker, printmaker, 1618 - 1655, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after a design by, granter of privilege

Black chalk and gray wash drawing with white highlights by Olivier Le May depicting two bacchants dancing with a satyr on blue paper.

Winged Victoria holding a basin with a jar; in the lower picture, Proteus holding dolphins and sea creatures by bridle, Herculaneum, Campania, Italy, engraving from a drawing by la Vega, from Le antichita di Ercolano esposte (The antiquities of Herculaneum exposed), Vv.Aa., volume II, plate 39, 1757-1787, Naples.

Diana, Jacob Matham (workshop of), after Hendrick Goltzius, 1581 - 1631 print The goddess Diana, sitting with a dog in a landscap. On her head the crescent moon. Haarlem paper engraving (story of) Diana (Artemis). Diana as moon-goddess, i.e. Luna (Selene)

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Winged genius seated on a cloud, sounding a trumpet with his left hand extended upwards after 1628 After Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia) Italian. Winged genius seated on a cloud, sounding a trumpet with his left hand extended upwards 652078

Hagar in the desert, Louis Deyster, 1666 - 1711 print Hagar in the desert. In the Latin rule of Text from: Gen 16 paper etching Hagar flees into the desert

The bowl has a flat bottom. On the rim is a woman elegantly washing her foot., Bowl with woman and dragon Modelli artificiosi di vasi diversi d'argento (series title), print maker: Theodorus van Kessel, Adam van Vianen (I), (mentioned on object), Christiaen van Vianen, Utrecht, 1646 - 1652, paper, etching, h 164 mm × w 213 mm

Study sheet with dancing youngster, draughtsman: Gasparo Diziani, (attributed to), draughtsman: Sebastiano Ricci, (rejected attribution), 1699 - 1767, paper, pen, brush, h 206 mm × w 167 mm

Mareotis. Philips Galle (Holland, Haarlem, 1537-1612). Holland, 1587. Prints; engravings. Engraving

W: Kunnst and textbooks for the hitting boys . Amman, Jost (1539 1591), Walther, Johann Georg

The Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel ca. 1435-1491 Martin Schongauer German. The Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel 336165

Bacchus in Ceres.

'Cupid with a Violin'. Italy, Circa 1517 (). Dimensions: 14,2x18 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: DOMENICO CAMPAGNOLA.

Sebald Beham's 'Dialectics' is a copper engraving depicting the personification of Dialectics, highlighting posture, gesture, and symbolic attributes.

Amor Meming with a tree trunk, Paulus Moreelse, After Titian, 1581 - 1638 print Amor leans on a tree trunk, the hand under the face. His arrow and bow lie on the floor. Utrecht paper etching / engraving (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros). trees

Eendracht; Concordia; Virtues and vices. Personalification of the Eendracht (Concordia): a woman with a millstone to her right and in her left hand a model of a walled city. First print from a series of fourteen with personnifications of virtues and vices.

Cleopatra with hose, monogrammist AC (16th century), 1526 print Cleopatra sitting with bare torso. Snake in right hand, bites in her chest. Low Countries paper engraving death of Cleopatra: she commits suicide by holding to her breast an asp, which she has taken from a basket of figs

Venus and Cupid on a Chariot. Artist: Pierre Biard II (French, Paris 1592-1661 Paris); After Girolamo Romanino (Italian, Brescia 1484/87-1560 Brescia). Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed): 9 5/16 × 6 3/4 in. (23.6 × 17.1 cm). Date: 1607-61. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Vatican City, Michelangelo, Italy, Vico, Enea, Esaias, Prophet Isaiah, verso - stamped, The prophet Isaiah seated with a book. Behind the prophet two small figures. Title on cartouche center bottom., print, prent, prints, height 346 mm, width 298 mm, Italian, 1523 - 1567, print maker, printmaker, 1533 - 1567, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, Work conception, 1475-03-06 - 1564-02-18

Fortuna. The Goddess Fortuna, naked and winged, standing on a globe in a cloud. In her left hand she holds a hose, a richly decorated cup in her right hand, and her arm hangs a horse head. Possible aldrevers last engraving.

Summer, Anonymous, 1724 - c. 1756 print Personification of the summer as a woman with sickle and choirs in her hands. paper etching summer, 'summer'; 'Estate' (Ripa)

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