Venetian 16th Century

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The sculpture features a person sitting atop a highly decorated base. The person is a man with horns, cloven feet, and a muscular torso. He is nude except for a leaf covering his groin, and he holds a pan flute. He looks up and to the left with an open mouth. Below the seated man, the base of the sculpture is adorned with intricate patterns and reliefs, including winged people, human faces, shells, animals, and cherubs. The sculpture is on a base supported by crouching figures. The sculpture is made of dark-gray material with a metallic sheen, giving it a monochromatic appearance.
Paduan 16th Century, Venetian 16th Century, Incense Burner, c. 1560/1580, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.139

Incense Burner

Paduan 16th Century, Venetian 16th Century · c. 1560/1580 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.139

The relief depicts a central seated figure holding a crown, accompanied by a kneeling figure on the left. Small cherubic figures surround the central figures, some holding garlands or rosaries. The sculpture showcases intricate details in the garments and background, suggesting a scene of importance. Its material appears to be metallic bronze with a rich brown color and varied light reflection. The smooth texture contrasts with detailed motifs, providing depth to the composition.
Venetian 16th Century, The Crowning of the Virgin, second half 16th century, cast bronze, Dunlevy Milbank Foundation Fund, 1992.60.1

The Crowning of the Virgin

Venetian 16th Century · second half 16th century · cast bronze ·  Accession ID  1992.60.1

The sculpture is a decorative stand with a large white candle placed on top. It has an intricate ornate design that includes human or cherubic figures, floral motifs, and decorative scrolls. The material appears to be dark metal, likely bronze, with a dark, slightly weathered patina. The stand's detailing and the figures stand on pedestals. The sculpture has a playful and spirited quality highlighted by the figures representing mythological or classical themes.
Venetian 16th Century, Altar-Candlestick with Shield of Arms of the Garzoni of Venice, third quarter 16th century, bronze//Dark brown bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.71

Altar-Candlestick with Shield of Arms of the Garzoni of Venice

Venetian 16th Century · third quarter 16th century · bronze//Dark brown bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.71

The sculpture is a candle holder with intricate details, including figures resembling cherubs or putti near the base, floral and scroll motifs, and three decorated legs. It is made of metal with a dark patina, giving it an aged appearance. The candle holder has a flat platform supporting a plain white pillar candle, reflecting a baroque or rococo style with elaborate craftsmanship.
Venetian 16th Century, Altar-Candlestick with Shield of Arms of the Garzoni of Venice, third quarter 16th century, bronze//Dark brown bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.70

Altar-Candlestick with Shield of Arms of the Garzoni of Venice

Venetian 16th Century · third quarter 16th century · bronze//Dark brown bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.70

Venetian 16th Century, Agnesina Badoer Giustinian, c. 1542, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.146

Agnesina Badoer Giustinian

Venetian 16th Century · c. 1542 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.146

Two women, a man, and a satyr, a man with goat’s legs, are in two pairs in a forested landscape in this horizontal painting. The pale-skinned women are nude, and their blond hair is tied up and back. One woman sits on a brown boulder to the left of center. One hand covers her groin, and the other hand rests on the satyr’s shoulder. The satyr has deeply tanned skin, short white hair, and a long white beard. A white cloth wraps over one shoulder and across his hips. He holds up an object, perhaps a shell, with one hand. That arm crosses over the woman’s breasts. His other hand is by his lower belly, and he looks at the shell. A bit farther back and to our right, a second nude woman also sits on a boulder. She faces away from us and holds up a long stick with her left arm, which arcs over her body. A clean-shaven, pale-skinned man sits with his back against the boulder. He has long brown hair and looks off to the distance to our right. He wears a carnation-pink robe over a sapphire-blue tunic. His legs splay in front of him, his feet bare, as he holds a bow to a violin-like instrument tucked under his chin. The two pairs sit in a grassy glade occupied also by five pheasant- or peacock-like birds. A thin river running behind the glade is lined with spindly trees that together make an impenetrable bronze-brown and laurel-green canopy. The second woman’s stick points or is directed to a gray, mountain lion-like cat on the far bank. Closer inspection reveals deer and another person, who points, tucked among the trunks. A glimpse of blue sky is visible through a break in the tree trunks.
Venetian 16th Century, Orpheus, c. 1515, oil on panel transferred to canvas, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2

Orpheus

Venetian 16th Century · c. 1515 · oil on panel transferred to canvas ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2

This painting is a portrait of a person's upper body, including their head, shoulders, and a portion of the chest. The individual is facing slightly to the left, looking towards us out of the corner of their eye. They have light-blond, shoulder-length wavy hair and wear a black cap. The person has a fair complexion, light green eyes, a strong jaw, and thin lips in a neutral expression. They wear a brown mantle lined with gray fur over a white garment. The background is dark gray.
Venetian 16th Century, Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1505, oil on panel, Widener Collection, 1942.9.96

Portrait of a Young Man

Venetian 16th Century · c. 1505 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1942.9.96

The sculpture shows a male figure depicted in a three-dimensional relief style on a rectangular plaque. The figure is a nude man standing in a contrapposto pose with his right arm raised, holding a branch. He has curly hair. Surrounding him are various objects including a lyre, musical notes, a shield, and an anvil with flames. The sculpture is made of a dark, bronze-like metal that highlights the details. The composition appears to convey a story or legend with its detailed workmanship and classical motifs.
Venetian 16th Century, Allegory of Music, c. 1500, bronze//Medium brown patina, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.449

Allegory of Music

Venetian 16th Century · c. 1500 · bronze//Medium brown patina ·  Accession ID  1957.14.449

The sculpture features a central figure standing in an elaborate architectural frame. The figure is male, with long hair, draped cloth around the waist, holding a staff with a flag in the left hand, and the right hand raised in a contrapposto pose. Two smaller reclining figures surround the central figure. The sculpture is bronze-colored, suggesting it may be made of bronze or a similar material. The frame is intricately decorated with ornamentation on columns and pediment, resembling classical architectural styles. At the top of the frame is a circular medallion with a relief, possibly a bearded man's profile, flanked by ornamental scrolls. The composition creates a textured surface, enhancing its visual impact.
Venetian 16th Century, The Resurrection, first quarter 16th century, bronze//Very dark patina, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.395

The Resurrection

Venetian 16th Century · first quarter 16th century · bronze//Very dark patina ·  Accession ID  1957.14.395

The sculpture is of a bell-shaped object made of dark-colored metal, possibly bronze. It features intricate designs and decorative motifs, including a central motif resembling a coat of arms or shield, surrounded by foliage and floral designs. The top has rounded, tiered sections that taper towards the top. The base is adorned with leaf patterns, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
Venetian 16th Century, Hand Bell with Moro Arms between Thistles (?), Stag, Eagle (?), Unicorn, and Palm Crossing Laurel, 16th century, bronze//Medium brown patina, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.115

Hand Bell with Moro Arms between Thistles (?), Stag, Eagle (?), Unicorn, and Palm Crossing Laurel

Venetian 16th Century · 16th century · bronze//Medium brown patina ·  Accession ID  1957.14.115