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Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston

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The image shows two figures in a natural setting among trees, rocks, and plants. The figure on the right is standing with their full body visible, looking upward with both arms raised towards a radiant light emanating from an angelic figure above them in the sky. This person appears to have a short beard and hair, and wears a monk's robe cinched at the waist. The second figure is seated on the left side, gazing up in the same direction with a hand shielding their eyes. They also wear a similar robe and hold a set of large beads or rosary in their left hand. The background features a landscape with trees and a distant building or estate beneath a dramatic sky filled with clouds and rays of light. The detailed engraving captures both figures within a rocky outcrop, with the foreground complemented by leafy branches and small blooming flowers.
Francesco Villamena, Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1597, engraving on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston, 2015.84.1

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

Francesco Villamena · 1597 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.84.1

This is a drawing of a figure lying motionless under a draped sheet with a candle nearby. The scene appears somber, depicting a lifeless form covered with a cloth, illuminated by a candle. Shadows and cross-hatching techniques are used extensively, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The minimalist background emphasizes the focus on the central subject and the candle.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Dead Kabyle (Kabyle mort), 1867, etching and aquatint on buff laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston , 2013.116.2

Dead Kabyle (Kabyle mort)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1867 · etching and aquatint on buff laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.116.2

The image shows one person sitting cross-legged on the floor next to another individual laying down supine. The seated person has a muscular build, a headpiece, and minimal clothing covering the lower body. The surroundings include a clay jar against a plain wall, with a dim and textured background.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Arabe veillant le corps de son ami (Arab Watching over the Body of His Friend), 1866, etching and aquatint on buff laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston , 2013.116.1

Arabe veillant le corps de son ami (Arab Watching over the Body of His Friend)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1866 · etching and aquatint on buff laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.116.1

The artwork depicts a landscape with a woodland scene viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is positioned about halfway up the image, with open fields and a few scattered trees stretching into the distance. The left side shows a dense cluster of trees with full canopies, while the right side features two figures, possibly hunters, with dogs among foliage. The brushstrokes are precise, with detailed crosshatching techniques used for textures. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of black and grey. In the distance, an open and expansive landscape is bordered by a cloudy sky.
Jean Morin, Landscape with Duck Hunters, mid-17th century, etching on laid paper, Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, 2018.29.1

Landscape with Duck Hunters

Jean Morin · mid-17th century · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.29.1

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Pointing Satyr

Carlo Labruzzi · c. 1796 · etching printed in red-brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.171.10

The image shows the upper half of a woman's body. She is facing forward with her head tilted slightly to the left and her eyes closed. The woman has long hair, draped in a veil, and wears a flowing garment. Her hands are clasped together near her chest. A halo surrounds her head. In the background, there is a linear pattern. The text "MARIA MATER DEI" is displayed at the bottom.
Raffaello Schiaminossi, Bust of the Virgin, 1606/1607, etching with engraving on laid paper, laid down, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston, 2017.9.3

Bust of the Virgin

Raffaello Schiaminossi · 1606/1607 · etching with engraving on laid paper, laid down ·  Accession ID  2017.9.3

The image shows a portrait of a person in a profile view facing left. The person has an elongated face with prominent facial features. They wear an elaborate headpiece, possibly a turban or hat, with a prominent plume or fur-like texture rising. The clothing is loose-fitting, suggesting a robe or cloak. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is textured with cross-hatched lines. A signature and the year "1775" are in the corner of the image.
Paul Haubenstricker, Oriental with a Fur Hat, Looking Left, 1775, etching on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston, 2012.50.3

Oriental with a Fur Hat, Looking Left

Paul Haubenstricker · 1775 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.50.3

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Woman at a Fountain (Bathsheba?)

Carlo Labruzzi · c. 1796 · etching printed in red-brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.171.3

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Woman Grieving

Carlo Labruzzi · c. 1796 · etching printed in red-brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.171.6

The image shows a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a robe. He has a serene expression and his right hand is raised with an open palm. There is a halo-like circle around his head and an inscription below him that reads "IESVS CHRISTVS SALVATOR."
Raffaello Schiaminossi, Bust of Christ, 1606/1607, etching with engraving on laid paper, laid down, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston, 2017.9.2

Bust of Christ

Raffaello Schiaminossi · 1606/1607 · etching with engraving on laid paper, laid down ·  Accession ID  2017.9.2