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This is a drawing of an architectural scene with multiple figures. The work presents a detailed and complex interior space dominated by towering arches and columns. In the foreground, figures gather and gesticulate. They are robed in flowing garments. The central figure is slightly elevated and seated beneath an alcove. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume. The use of monochromatic tones accentuates the figures and the architectural elements.
Bartolomeo Ramenghi, Christ among the Doctors, 1520s, point of the brush and brown wash, heightened with white gouache over black chalk on paper washed gray-green, on two joined sheets, Gift of Jeffrey Horvitz, 2016.180.4

Christ among the Doctors

Bartolomeo Ramenghi · 1520s · point of the brush and brown wash, heightened with white gouache over black chalk on paper washed gray-green, on two joined sheets ·  Accession ID  2016.180.4

The image is a sketch showing a full-length view of a person standing, positioned slightly turned to the side. The person appears to be a woman with delicate facial features. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with what seems to be a crown or a decorative hairpiece. She is dressed in a voluminous gown with wide sleeves and a defined waist that flares out into a full skirt. The hands are elegantly posed. The background is plain.
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Standing Woman, c. 1730, red chalk, heightened with white chalk, on gray laid paper, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2017.159.6

Standing Woman

Jean-Baptiste Oudry · c. 1730 · red chalk, heightened with white chalk, on gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.159.6

The image depicts multiple figures in various positions. A figure is centrally positioned, partially wrapped in cloth, being lowered from a cross. Other figures are assisting in this process. Surrounding them are several individuals, some on ladders reaching up to the cross, and others supporting from below. The figures wear different types of clothing, ranging from long, flowing garments to draped or historical attire. The individuals have indistinct facial features and varying hairstyles. The overall composition is dynamic, filled with movement and surrounded by abstract elements hinting at architecture or nature.
Thomas Blanchet, The Deposition, 1670s?, red chalk with pen and brown ink and gray wash on laid paper, laid down on old mount, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2017.159.4

The Deposition

Thomas Blanchet · 1670s? · red chalk with pen and brown ink and gray wash on laid paper, laid down on old mount ·  Accession ID  2017.159.4

The image shows a person standing with their back turned, leaning forward over a table. They are wearing a long garment with folds, positioned their hands on the table's surface. The background is minimally detailed, hinting at an interior setting with a partial panel or partition visible on the left side.
Augustin Théodule Ribot, Old Woman Working, c. 1860, pen and brown ink on cream wove paper, Gift of Carol Horvitz, 2016.180.5

Old Woman Working

Augustin Théodule Ribot · c. 1860 · pen and brown ink on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.180.5

The image shows an ancient city wall with crenellations and a tower positioned on the left side. The horizon line is low, with no competing elements. The brushstrokes are subtle, suggesting a watercolor technique. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones and pale blue. A path or road leads the eye towards distant architectural structures, creating depth. The city wall extends towards additional towers in the distance under a pale blue sky.
Victor-François-Eloi Biennourry, Porta San Lorenzo, Rome, mid-19th century, watercolor and graphite on blue wove paper, mounted on an album sheet, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2017.159.3

Porta San Lorenzo, Rome

Victor-François-Eloi Biennourry · mid-19th century · watercolor and graphite on blue wove paper, mounted on an album sheet ·  Accession ID  2017.159.3

This painting depicts two people seated in an outdoor setting. The person on the left appears to be a woman with pale skin and long golden hair, wearing draped clothes in shades of lilac and teal. Her left arm is resting on a rock, and she holds a tall, thin cross. The person on the right sits on the other side of the gray rock, leaning towards the woman. They have white wings, pale skin, and short, curly brown hair. They wear a detailed red and gold garment over a long white robe. A small chalice and a closed book lie between the two people on the ground. In the background on the left there are tall, dark trees, while on the right are rolling green and blue hills under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Claude Vignon, Mary Magdalene Comforted by an Angel, 1626, oil on panel, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2017.159.2

Mary Magdalene Comforted by an Angel

Claude Vignon · 1626 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  2017.159.2

This is a drawing of three robed figures. One holds a staff. Lines and shading are used to depict the figures. The central figure kneels with an extended arm. Rough forms suggest natural rock formations. Another figure in the background is holding a staff topped with a flame-like design. The drawing is made with fine line work and hatching, and it suggests historic or classical themes.
Giovanni Bandini, Kneeling Hermit and Two Draped Figures Contemplating a Skull, 1570s?, pen with brown ink and touches of red chalk (at lower left) on laid paper, laid down on old mount, Gift of Jeffrey Horvitz, 2016.180.1

Kneeling Hermit and Two Draped Figures Contemplating a Skull

Giovanni Bandini · 1570s? · pen with brown ink and touches of red chalk (at lower left) on laid paper, laid down on old mount ·  Accession ID  2016.180.1

This painting shows an arrangement of dead birds and a rabbit on a wooden surface covered with a red cloth. The animals are upside down, with their heads hanging over the edge of the surface and their bodies piled atop one another. The animals are primarily brown and gray, with accents of white, grey, black, and green from the birds' plumage. The background is brown, with hints of green and pink on the right side, along with the faint outline of trees or bushes.
Pierre Dupuis, Still Life with Trophies of the Hunt, 17th century, oil on canvas, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2017.159.1

Still Life with Trophies of the Hunt

Pierre Dupuis · 17th century · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2017.159.1

This image shows the upper body of a person in a side profile position. The person's head and partial shoulder are visible, with their face turned slightly to the side. Their facial features are indistinct due to the art style, with a visible nose and chin. The hair is long and flows down behind the head, blending with the dark background. Clothing details are ambiguous, with shadows and textured dark markings dominating the image. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is a textured dark area that blends into the figure, creating a moody and abstract atmosphere.
Augustin Théodule Ribot, Head of an Old Woman, c. 1870, pen and brown ink with brown wash on brown laid paper, Gift of Carol Horvitz, 2016.180.6

Head of an Old Woman

Augustin Théodule Ribot · c. 1870 · pen and brown ink with brown wash on brown laid paper ·  Accession ID  2016.180.6

The image depicts a battle scene from an elevated point of view. It shows action close to us and the landscape in the distance. The horizon is in the upper third of the painting, showing land meeting the sky with distant blue hills or mountains. The sky has billowing clouds, and the brushstrokes focus on the movement of smoke and interactions of figures and horses. The color palette includes earthy tones of browns and greens, contrasting with deep blues and whites. In the foreground, two figures on horseback are prominently featured among soldiers and battle smoke. More figures are seen farther away. The ground is rugged with a body of water to the left.
Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe, Cavalry Battle by a River, 2nd half of the 18th century, gouache on vellum, laid down on an old mount, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2017.159.5

Cavalry Battle by a River

Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe · 2nd half of the 18th century · gouache on vellum, laid down on an old mount ·  Accession ID  2017.159.5