The Dead Christ

Wonderful color print of a painting by Andrea Mantegna titled, "The Dead Christ", 1930.

This moving picture shows the dead body of Jesus laying in the tomb of Joseph of Arimethia ready for the customs of burial. The wounds in the palms and feet from the crucifixion are easily seen and the body is covered from the waist to the feet in a white shroud. A halo can still be made our around the head of Jesus symbolizing his divinity. To the left of the print can be seen the grieving, mortal, parents of Jesus, Joseph and Mary. The print is 10" x 8".

Very Good + condition

Source: The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors, edited by C.Reginald Grundy, Volume LXXXV (January-June, 1930), Published at the Connoisseur LTD at 1 Duke Street, St. James, SW1, 1930.

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Medieval Madonna and Child

Wonderful print of a painting by Gentile Da Fabriano titled, "Madonna and Child", 1930.

Fabriano was an important painter during the early 15th century. He painted in the old style using deep colors and lots of gilt to create what is known as a "Court Painting". This wonderful picture shows a Madonna sitting with an infant Jesus on her lap. The Madonna is wearing a long robe with a hood over her head with a halo around her head as a symbol of her divinity. The edges of the robe are decorated with fine embroidery. The infant Jesus is shown wearing swaddling clothes but also has an halo around his head. He sits on a richly decorated blanket. The background of the picture is a typical court painting with flowers painted upon them. The print is 8" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Source: The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors, edited by C.Reginald Grundy, Volume LXXXV (January-June, 1930), Published at the Connoisseur LTD at 1 Duke Street, St. James, SW1, 1930.

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The End of the Crucifixion

Wonderful color print of a painting by Tintoretto titled, "The Deposition", 1930.

This print shows the dead body of Jesus being taken down from the cross on which he died. Holding his head is Joseph of Arimethea, into whose tomb Jesus would be placed. The other two figures are Mary, his mother, and Mary Magdelene. The wounds of the crucifixion can easily be seen as can the spear thrust into Jesus` side. This is a moving picture of a scene not commonly portrayed by religious painters. The print is 10" x 8".

Very Good + condition

Source: The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors, edited by C. Reginald Grundy, Volume LXXXV (January-June, 1930), Published at the Connoisseur LTD at 1 Duke Street, St.James, SW1, 1930.

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Madonna and Child

Wonderful print of a painting attributed to Verrocchio titled, "Madonna and Child",

In the metropolitan museum of art, New York, 1930. Verrocchio was perhaps one of the greatest artists of the early Renaissance. He was tutor to Leonardo de Vinci but was most famed for his sculpture especially in bronze. He was one of the founding artists of the Renaissance school and his work proved influential throughout the 16th century. This picture shows the Madonna and Child. The Madonna is portrayed in the clothing of a noble woman of the 16th century. On her head is a small veil with a solid halo, symbol of her divinity, behind her head. She looks down at the child with a look of calm. The child is standing up supported by the hands of the Madonna. Dressed only in swaddling clothes the child's curly hair is surmounted by a solid halo. The background is a typical scene of Italy and is quite common from Renaissance paintings. The print is 8" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Source: The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors, edited by C. Reginald Grundy, Volume LXXXV (January-June, 1930), Published at the Connoisseur LTD at 1 Duke Street, St. James, SW1, 1930.

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The Transfiguration of Christ

Wonderful print of a painting by Giovanni Bellini, lent from the Royal Brera Gallery Milan, to the exhibition of Italian Art at Burlington House, titled, "The Transfiguration", 1930.

This print shows Christ with Moses and the Elijah on either side of him. At his feet are Matthew, Mark and Luke of the Apostles. Christ's hands are raised as he received the Glory bestowed upon him by God. The Apostles at his feet cower as the Glory is bestowed. The background is a natural scene showing the countryside that is more akin to Italy rather than Palestine. The Glory was a blessing bestowed upon God to his Prophets. That is the reason that Moses and Elijah are portrayed as well as Jesus. The Glory has been portrayed to be akin to an awakening rather then as a physical blessing. The print is 10" x 8".

Very Good + condition.

The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors, edited by C. Reginald Grundy, Volume LXXXV (January-June, 1930), Published at the Connoisseur Ltd at 1 Duke Street, St. James, SW1, 1930.

$9.99 + postage & packaging

Virgin and Child (15th Century)

Wonderful print of anonymous painting titled, "Virgin and Child (15th Century)", 1930.

This picture shows the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus. Mary is dressed in the traditional robes that she is portrayed in. A hood covers her head along with a halo, the symbol of her divinity. Upon her breast is a star. On her lap is a naked infant Jesus. He reclines upon a cushion with fine tassels on each corner. Around his head is a halo. Surrounding the Virgin Mary are five faces of angels each with their heads flanked by a pair of wings. On either side of Mary are bay leaves. This print is 8" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Source: The Connoisseur, an Illustrated Magazine for Collectors, edited by C. Reginald Grundy, Volume LXXXV (January-June, 1930), Published at the Connoisseur LTD at 1 Duke Street, St. James, SW1, 1930.

$19.99 + postage & packing.