Active France Collection

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1540. Creator: Corneille de Lyon (Netherlandish, 1500-10-1574)
Portrait of a Woman, c. 1540. Corneille de Lyon worked both for the French court and wealthy merchants. His distinctive northern style stood in contrast to the taste for Italian Renaissance painting

Schwanthaler Mohr Relief Southern Entrance Cologne Cathedral
Schwanthaler and Mohr Relief at the Southern Entrance to the Cologne Cathedral; Joh. Franz Michiels (German, active France 1850s); Cologne, Germany; 1854; Albumen silver print

Landscape Venus Pushing Cupid frame 1540-45
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Jupiter Antiope 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
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Sibyl seated open book upon rests left hand twists
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Dispute Neptune Athena 1540-45 Etching Sheet
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Hercules Cacus 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
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Landscape Ornamental Frame ca 1543 Etching Sheet
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Fall Phaeton 1545 Etching Sheet trimmed 10 1 / 4
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Melpomene Mattei sarcophagus Rome 1540-45 Etching
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Vase 1543 Etching Sheet trimmed 11 1 / 2 6 29. 2
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Muse pedestal standing frontal view holding double flute
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Cryptoportico ca 1545 Etching Sheet trimmed 11 11 / 16
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God Seated World 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed / lunette
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Marching Troops Shields 1540-45 Etching Mount
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Ornament Small Empty Oval 1540-45 Etching Sheet
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Frame Ignorance Defeated 1543 Etching sheet 10 11 / 16 x 21 7 / 16
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Woman Full Face Head Slightly Left ca 1543 Etching
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Ruins Chateau Becoiseau Mortcerf seine-et-Marne
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Traite de Lithographie Artistique 1893 Lithography
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Cybele 1543 Etching Sheet trimmed 9 5 / 16 6 23. 7
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Circe Companions Ulysses 1540-45 Etching Sheet
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Hercules Iole 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
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Jesus Washing Feet Disciples 1540-45 Etching
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Woman Turned Right 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
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Ignorance Defeated 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
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Daughters Minyas 1545 Etching 10 1 / 4 x 12 3 / 16
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Cadmus Tilling Field Sawed Dragon Teeth 1540-45
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God Seated World 1540-45 Etching Sheet lunette / trimmed
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Achilles Bidding Farewell Daughters Lycodemus
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Vase 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed 10 1 / 4 7 9 / 16
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Elephant Fleur de Lys 1542-45 Etching Sheet
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Pieta 1540-45 Etching Mat 18 1 / 16 13 7 / 16 45. 8
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Witch Endor 19th century Pen brown ink brush
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Iris Neptune Sleep 1544 Etching Sheet trimmed / oval
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Holy Family 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed 12 15 / 16
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Vase 1543 Etching Sheet trimmed 11 3 / 4 6 1 / 16
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Marching Slingers 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
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Silenus Carried 1543 Etching Sheet trimmed 8 3 / 8
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Meleager Bringing Boar Head Atalanta 1540-45
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Peasants Around Well 1758 Pen brown ink wash
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Battle 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed 13 1 / 2
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Jupiter Sending Three Goddesses Judgment Paris
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Silenus Carried Two Attendants Bacchus 1543 Etching
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Drawings Prints, Print, Vase, Artist, Antonio Fantuzzi, Italian, active France, 1537-45
Drawings and Prints, Print, Vase, Artist, Antonio Fantuzzi, Italian, active France, 1537-45, Fantuzzi, Antonio, 1537, 1545, 1543

Washerwomen Front Cottage 1769 Pen brown ink
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Portrait Frederick II Prussia Antoine Pesne 1730-1808
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Sacrifice 1542 Etching Sheet trimmed 10 15 / 16
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"Active France: A Journey Through Art and Mythology" Step into the vibrant world of "Active France, " where art and mythology intertwine to create a captivating narrative. This collection of masterpieces takes us on a visual voyage through time, showcasing the diverse talents of artists such as Corneille de Lyon. In the portrait titled "Portrait of a Woman, c. 1540, " we are drawn into the enigmatic gaze of an elegant lady. Her expression exudes confidence and allure, capturing the essence of femininity during that era. Moving on to the Schwanthaler Mohr Relief at the Southern Entrance of Cologne Cathedral, we encounter a majestic sculpture that pays homage to ancient Greek mythology. The intricate details bring forth images of gods and goddesses, evoking a sense of awe-inspiring power. The landscape paintings like "Landscape Venus Pushing Cupid frame 1540-45" transport us to idyllic settings filled with natural beauty. These serene scenes invite contemplation and reflection amidst nature's splendor. Journeying further through this artistic exploration, we come across etchings such as "Jupiter Antiope 1540-45. " This masterpiece depicts mythological figures engaged in dramatic narratives, leaving viewers captivated by their timeless tales. As we delve deeper into this realm, we discover thought-provoking pieces like "Sibyl seated open book upon rests left hand twists. " Here, symbolism merges with realism as an enigmatic sibyl contemplates ancient prophecies written within her sacred tome. The etching titled "Dispute Neptune Athena 1540-45" presents an intense clash between two powerful deities – Neptune and Athena – symbolizing eternal struggles for dominance between land and sea powers throughout history. "Hercules Cacus 1540-45" showcases Hercules' legendary strength as he confronts Cacus in fierce combat. The artist skillfully captures the tension and dynamism of this mythological encounter.