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Mid 15th Century Collection

"Exploring the Mid-15th Century: A Glimpse into Art and History" Step back in time to the mid-15th century, a period of immense artistic and cultural transformation

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello

The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912596 Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912597 Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912599 Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912598 Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Women's costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Women's costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912601 Women's costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Women's costumes of the mid 15th century)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: An Augustine Monk reading an Anthiphonary (oil on panel)

An Augustine Monk reading an Anthiphonary (oil on panel)
990048 An Augustine Monk reading an Anthiphonary (oil on panel) by Vergos, Pau (c.1465-95); 106x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Augustine Monk reading an Anthiphonary. Pau Vergos (c)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Christ at the Tomb, (tempera on gold ground panel)

Christ at the Tomb, (tempera on gold ground panel)
659340 Christ at the Tomb, (tempera on gold ground panel) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); 14.8x10.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ at the Tomb. Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (ca)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Assumption of the Magdalen; and The Annunciation (tempera on panel)

The Assumption of the Magdalen; and The Annunciation (tempera on panel)
659322 The Assumption of the Magdalen; and The Annunciation (tempera on panel) by Master of Santa Maria de la Hoz (fl.c.1496-c.1520)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, (oil on panel, shaped top)

Saint George and the Dragon, (oil on panel, shaped top)
827901 Saint George and the Dragon, (oil on panel, shaped top) by Huguet, Jaume (1415-92) (circle of); 187x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint George and the Dragon)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Saint James the Greater, (tempera on gold ground panel, shaped top)

Saint James the Greater, (tempera on gold ground panel, shaped top)
827662 Saint James the Greater, (tempera on gold ground panel, shaped top) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 27.7x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint James the Greater)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Adoration of the Magi, c. 1450 (paint and ink on vellum)

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1450 (paint and ink on vellum)
986371 Adoration of the Magi, c.1450 (paint and ink on vellum) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 21x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Nativity, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)

Nativity, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986370 Nativity, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativity)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Nativity, ca. 1440 (manuscript on vellum)

The Nativity, ca. 1440 (manuscript on vellum)
1195478 The Nativity, ca.1440 (manuscript on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 22x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Madonna and Child, (oil on panel)

The Madonna and Child, (oil on panel)
659313 The Madonna and Child, (oil on panel) by Lippi, Fra Filippo (c.1406-69); 82.5x63.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madonna and Child. Fra Filippo Lippi (1406-1469). Oil on panel

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel)

The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel)
990401 The Flagellation of Christ (oil on panel) by Baco, Jacomart (Jacomart, Jaime) (c.1413-61) (studio of); 94.5x70.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flagellation of Christ)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Crowned Virgin, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)

Crowned Virgin, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986369 Crowned Virgin, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned Virgin)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Margaret, Queen of Henry VI and her Court, mid 15th Century

Margaret, Queen of Henry VI and her Court, mid 15th Century
LLM457973 Margaret, Queen of Henry VI and her Court, mid 15th Century by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret, Queen of Henry VI and her Court)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: South-east corner of Lady Chapel, Rosslyn (engraving) (sepia photo)

South-east corner of Lady Chapel, Rosslyn (engraving) (sepia photo)
STC347572 South-east corner of Lady Chapel, Rosslyn (engraving) (sepia photo) by Scottish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosslyn Chapel or Collegiate Church of St)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Assumption of the Magdalen; and The Annunciation (tempera on panel)

The Assumption of the Magdalen; and The Annunciation (tempera on panel)
659323 The Assumption of the Magdalen; and The Annunciation (tempera on panel) by Master of Santa Maria de la Hoz (fl.c.1496-c.1520)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Madonna and Child, (oil on panel)

The Madonna and Child, (oil on panel)
659276 The Madonna and Child, (oil on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (studio of); 99.1x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madonna and Child)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: A rare Swiss pavise of wood covered with gesso painted canvas of green scrolling foliage

A rare Swiss pavise of wood covered with gesso painted canvas of green scrolling foliage
1764822 A rare Swiss pavise of wood covered with gesso painted canvas of green scrolling foliage design and the shields of arms of Habsburg, the League of St George, and the town of Winterthur

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saint Mary Magdalen offering the Child a Rose

The Virgin and Child with Saint Mary Magdalen offering the Child a Rose
827836 The Virgin and Child with Saint Mary Magdalen offering the Child a Rose (tempera on gold ground panel) by Master of Liesborn (15th century) (circle of)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Saint Martin and the Beggar; and Saint George and the Dragon - the wings of an altarpiece

Saint Martin and the Beggar; and Saint George and the Dragon - the wings of an altarpiece
827805 Saint Martin and the Beggar; and Saint George and the Dragon - the wings of an altarpiece, (oil on panel) by Koerbecke

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella

The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella
659319 The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella (tempera on gold ground panel) by Master of Torralba (fl.c.1440)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Christ on the Road to Calvary (oil on panel)

Christ on the Road to Calvary (oil on panel)
990402 Christ on the Road to Calvary (oil on panel) by Baco, Jacomart (Jacomart, Jaime) (c.1413-61) (studio of); 94.4x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ on the Road to Calvary)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Triumph of Eternity, (tempera on panel)

The Triumph of Eternity, (tempera on panel)
990266 The Triumph of Eternity, (tempera on panel) by Domenico di Michelino, (1417-91); 20.3x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Eternity. Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: A large historiated A with a depiction of the Ascension, c

A large historiated A with a depiction of the Ascension, c
986277 A large historiated A with a depiction of the Ascension, c.1450 (inks, paint and gold leaf on vellum) by Torelli, Filippo di Matteo (1409-68) (attributed to)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c

Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c
986166 Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c.1400-1450 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum) by Tuscan School (15th century); 56.7x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Henry VI and his Court

Henry VI and his Court
LLM457974 Henry VI and his Court by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VI and his Court, from the Tapestry in St Marys Hall, mid 15th century)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: A Drapery Study for a Virgin Annunciate, (black chalk, pen and ink on brown paper)

A Drapery Study for a Virgin Annunciate, (black chalk, pen and ink on brown paper)
990012 A Drapery Study for a Virgin Annunciate, (black chalk, pen and ink on brown paper) by Botticini, Francesco (c.1446-97); 32.1x121.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Madonna and Child Enthroned, (tempera on panel)

The Madonna and Child Enthroned, (tempera on panel)
990267 The Madonna and Child Enthroned, (tempera on panel) by Giambono, Michele (fl.1420-62); 94x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madonna and Child Enthroned)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Presentation in the Temple (oil on panel)

The Presentation in the Temple (oil on panel)
827722 The Presentation in the Temple (oil on panel) by Master of the Iserlohn Altar (fl.c.1450-60); 40x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Presentation in the Temple)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, (tempera on panel

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, (tempera on panel
827664 The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, (tempera on panel, arched top) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); 87x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Vajradhara, Nairatmya, and Mahasiddhas Virupa and Kanha, c. 1450. Creator: Unknown

Vajradhara, Nairatmya, and Mahasiddhas Virupa and Kanha, c. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Vajradhara, Nairatmya, and Mahasiddhas Virupa and Kanha, c. 1450. Mahasiddhas, or " Great Adepts, " are revered in tantric Buddhism

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Tsong Khapa, Founder of the Geluk Order, c. 1440-1470. Creator: Unknown

Tsong Khapa, Founder of the Geluk Order, c. 1440-1470. Creator: Unknown
Tsong Khapa, Founder of the Geluk Order, c. 1440-1470. The Buddhist order to which the Dalai Lamas belong was founded by Tsong Khapa (1357-1419)

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Entombment, 1450s. Artist: Dieric Bouts

The Entombment, 1450s. Artist: Dieric Bouts
The Entombment, 1450s. Christs body is being lowered into the tomb. The group includes the Virgin Mary, holding Christs wrist, and the other three Marys who were present at the Crucifixion

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. Artist: Donatello

Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. Artist: Donatello
Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. From the Staatliche Museum, Berlin

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino Lippi

The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Artist: Albert van Ouwater

The Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Artist: Albert van Ouwater
The Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Jesus raised Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary (left) from the tomb after four days. The scene is set inside a church

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. Artist: Giovanni Bellini

The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. From the National Gallery, London

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: A Young Man, c1460. Artist: Cosme Tura

A Young Man, c1460. Artist: Cosme Tura
A Young Man, c1460. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: The Birth of the Virgin, 1467. Artist: Fra Carnevale

The Birth of the Virgin, 1467. Artist: Fra Carnevale
The Birth of the Virgin, 1467. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Altarpiece of St Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno Goncalves

Altarpiece of St Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno Goncalves
Altarpiece of St Vincent, 1460. Panel of the Relic (right side), Panel of the Knights (left side). From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno Goncalves

Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno Goncalves
Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Panel of the Frades (right side), Panel of the Fishing (left side). From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Virgin and Child with St Paul, c1450

Virgin and Child with St Paul, c1450. The seated Virgin with the infant Jesus on her lap points to St Paul who holds a sword and a book

Background imageMid 15th Century Collection: Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452

Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with a tabard of fleur-de-lys and John the Baptist. Right: Charlemagne and St Denis (carrying his head)



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"Exploring the Mid-15th Century: A Glimpse into Art and History" Step back in time to the mid-15th century, a period of immense artistic and cultural transformation. One remarkable artwork from this era is "The Battle of San Romano, " painted by Paolo Uccello around 1432. This masterpiece captures the intensity and chaos of battle, showcasing Uccello's innovative use of perspective. Another captivating piece is the "Massacre of the Innocents, " a miniature created around 1450 on vellum using ink, paint, and gold leaf. This haunting depiction portrays Herod's ruthless act as he orders the killing of innocent children. The illuminated choirbook on vellum by Master of the Vitae Imperatorum showcases "The Trinity. " Created circa 1440 with paint and burnished gold, this exquisite miniature reveals divine harmony through its intricate details. In another scene from this era, an Augustine Monk engrossed in reading an Anthiphonary captivates viewers with his devotion. Painted with oil on panel, this artwork offers a glimpse into monastic life during that time. Religious themes were prevalent during this period as seen in artworks like "Christ at the Tomb. " Executed using tempera on a gold ground panel, it depicts Christ's resurrection and serves as a testament to faith. "The Assumption of Magdalen" and "The Annunciation" are two other notable pieces crafted with tempera on panel. These works convey spiritual narratives while showcasing artists' skillful use of color and composition. Saint George slaying a dragon comes alive in an oil painting on shaped top panel attributed to an unknown artist. The dynamic composition highlights bravery against adversity—a popular theme during that time. Similarly striking is Saint James depicted in tempera on a gold ground panel with its unique shaped top. This portrayal exemplifies religious iconography combined with artistic innovation.