Learn more about the history of painted details on early Cycladic marble figures in the Leonard N. Stern Collection.
Other pigments, like cinnabar, may have been applied more sparingly due to their
dedicated to nonroyal individuals, indicating that the divine king was believed to have
Inscription: Stickers: [1] HILLINGDON – 148/Dated E – 1757/Exhibited Three Reigns/Exhb. 1933. No. 469/South Kensington 1862/Nos. 1272 and 1273; [2] S.L.4340.6,7/Anonymous; [3] By DUPLESSIS/Active 1750–1774
of 1779 indicates that the potpourri vase in the form of a ship (see 58.75.89a, b)
Learn more about the history of painted details on early Cycladic marble figures in the Leonard N. Stern Collection.
Works made of stone and clay may have survived, but countless other forms of expression
He would have grasped a Bible, a further reference to the concept of divine wisdom
“Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom� represents the transformational Middle Kingdom era in ancient Egypt through 230 powerful and compelling works.
comprehensive presentation of Middle Kingdom art and culture, featuring many objects that have
decision to part with this painting is nonetheless surprising, even if it does seem to have – her desire to establish a relationship with a fellow collector from whom she may have – "[6] Federico would also have his portrait painted by Titian (ca. 1485/90?
"[6] Federico would also have his portrait painted by Titian (ca. 1485/90?
Threads of identity.
Photo by Stephen Pitkin/Pitkin Studio Right: Loretta Pettway Bennett (American, b.
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Assyrian Sculpture Court (Gallery 401) showcases sculptures from the Assyrian capital city of Nimrud (ancient Kalhu) in a space designed to evoke their original palace setting.
Ashurnasirpal seems to have been the first Assyrian king to line his palace walls
Berlin, 1871–Berlin, 1942
depicting the head of Queen Tiyi, then in the collection of James Simon in Berlin, may have
