Altar of Bacchus, tavola 8 from "Raccolta de'Tempi Antichi, Prima Parte" (Collection of Antique Temples, First Part)

The present pair of canvases depicts the weddings of Neptune, god of the sea, and Bacchus, god of wine. They can be dated to the early 1690s during the time Ricci was in Rome. Amo...

The present pair of canvases depicts the weddings of Neptune, god of the sea, and Bacchus, god of wine. They can be dated to the early 1690s during the time Ricci was in Rome. Amo...

FIGURE. Guanyin. The goddess of mercy is sitting in a cave. Behind the figure a glories-like framing with five coiled bands on either side (on the left a band the waste). Calling t...

Orphrey panel of linen embroidered in silver, silver-gilt and silk threads, made in England, 1380-1410. Orphrey panel, originally from a chasuble or a cope, is of linen embroidered...

Three sketches and yarn samples with suggestions for altar tissue. The sketches are marked “ARCHIVE B-3921.” One of the sketches shows the entire altar tissue. It is made with wate...

Giulio Carpioni began his training in Padovanino’s workshop where he became acquainted with the work of Titian. Around 1631 he travelled with his master to Bergamo, gaining a knowl...