Gentile da Fabriano’s patrons were princes, the church, and various city governments as well as the customary merchant clients. His art has a cosmopolitan flavor, in which brilliant color, textural richness, and ornamental pattern are combined.
His right hand, on our left, reaches up to gesture at her neckline.
The angel raises his right hand – the one closer to us – in front of his breast
Discover works by Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altar and learn about the artist
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne, 1961. 1993 Hand, John Oliver, with the assistance
left in graphite: III/V; lower center in graphite: Elaine de Kooning; by later hand
Baron“ lower left margin, graphite. „1978“ lower right margin, graphite, artist’s hand
Dan and Mary Solomon Inscriptions & Marks Inscriptions on verso, by unknown hand
Inscriptions & Marks Inscriptions „Radcliffe 6/99 NYT“ verso, black crayon, artist’s hand
After the Reformation had brought social and political upheaval to Germany, creating an unfavorable climate for artists, Holbein moved to England in 1526. He first painted for Sir Thomas More’s circle of high servants of the crown and then became painter to the King himself, Henry VIII.
He rests one hand on the ledge and holds a gold orb on a stick in that hand.
Inscriptions & Marks Inscriptions „HB81“ lower left margin, graphite, artist’s hand
Inscriptions & Marks Inscriptions lower right in graphite: Ilya Bolotowsky; by later hand
