On the landing outside the entrance to the world art galleries is this large steel sculpture. Wagon I is by David Smith, created from 1963-64.
In we go. Much of early art is religious in nature, and that's true in these galleries.
Here we see Triptych Of The Holy Virgin And Child Enthroned With Saints, by Jacopo di Cione, dating circa 1370-80.
This altarpiece is The Virgin And Child With Saints, done 1476-77 by Benozzo Gozzoli.
Blessing Christ comes from around 1500, and is by a follower of Bellini.
This dramatic work is Saint Jerome In Penitence, circa 1500-07, by Bartolomeo Montagna.
A look down into the garden courtyard. This visit was during the March break here, so there were children below doing drawing exercises with parents and staff.
This plate is Italian, dating around 1500.
A wagon with a difference.
ReplyDeleteIt's big.
DeleteBeautiful work of art
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteBeautiful art exhibit! Have a happy day and a happy week!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteLovely sculpture and paintings.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat a nice view of the garden.
ReplyDeleteA fine view.
DeleteLove that plate, William.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
Delete...the garden courtyard is a work of art.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteWe don't have photos from the 1500's so paintings give us some idea of what things looked like.
ReplyDeleteThat's true.
DeleteGreat photos for Holy Week for those that celebrate it ~ Wonderful Tryptch ~ and sculpture is wonderful too ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Very timely.
DeleteA very nice exhibition.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteI think religious art is always so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA lot Indeed.
DeleteThe wagon sculpture is very unusual.
ReplyDeleteQuite contemporary.
DeleteIt's good that the kids were having fun with their drawing etc
ReplyDeleteThere's one coming up in the Baroque Room that constitutes my favourite painting of Christ.
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