Theodore M. Davis Excavations by Quibell and Weigall, 1905. Acquired by Davis in the division of finds, 1905. Theodore M. Davis Collection 1905-1015. Bequeathed to the Museum by Davis, 1915; accessioned, 1930
from left 30.8.60a, b; 30.8.59a, b; 30.8.58; 30.8.56; 30.8.57 Artwork Details Use
Jean, Duke of Berry d. 1416 (1408/09–d. 1416; item no. 960 in 1413 inventory) ; Yolande, Queen of Sicily and Duchess of Anjou (1417–d.1443) ; Pierre-Gabriel Bourlier, baron d’Ailly (before 1879–sold by 1884) ; Baron Edmond James de Rothschild, Paris (by 1884–d
Freeman, Margaret B.
Bartolomeo Suardi was known as Bramantino after his contemporary in Milan, the great architect Bramante (1443/44–1514); his abiding interest in perspective and architecture, reflected in the background of this rare, private devotional painting, comes from that source
B[attista]. Cavalcaselle. 2nd ed. [1st ed. 1871].
Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 35(5): p. 107, fig. 1.Alexander, Christine
Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 35(5): p. 107, fig. 1.
This crucifix was made to be carried in processions and is painted on both sides. Before entering the Kress collection (Shapley 1966) the two sides were separated, but they were re-united in the Museum in 1988
Harry B. Wehle.
Parnassus 2 (March 1930), p. 6. Harry B. Wehle. "The Exhibition of the H. O.
Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 6(11): p. 211, fig. 2.Richter, Gisela
Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 6(11): p. 211, fig. 2.
I, p. 345, vol. II, pl. 139, nr. 1. Dimand, Maurice S.
Greuze was of modest birth, the son of a roofer. He received his early training in Lyons and in Paris studied drawing with Charles Joseph Natoire. In 1755, after he was accepted as a candidate member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in the category of genre painter, Greuze presented five works for exhibition at the Salon
B. Greuze." Les artistes célèbres.
Excavated by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter, 1911. Acquired by Carnarvon in the division of finds. Carnarvon Collection, 1911–1926. Carnarvon Collection purchased by the Museum from Lady Carnarvon, 1926
The statuettes of the child Amenemhab (26.7.1413a, b) and Huwebenef were found inside
