Anne Claude Philippe De Caylus Collection

Death of Saint Francis Xavier, ca. 1729. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Death of Saint Francis Xavier, ca. 1729

Sight, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Sight, 1730-65

Taste, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Taste, 1730-65

Hearing, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Hearing, 1730-65

Venus Catching Love or Venus Flogging Love, ca. 1741. Creators: Caylus
Venus Catching Love or Venus Flogging Love, ca. 1741

Touch, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Touch, 1730-65

Smell, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Smell, 1730-65

A Hunter Grabbing a Bear, 1737. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
A Hunter Grabbing a Bear, 1737

Aymon Premier, 1726. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Francois Joullain
Aymon Premier, 1726

Distinguished Meal, ca. 1725-1765. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Distinguished Meal, ca.1725-1765

Diana at the Bath After Returning from the Hunt, ca. 1730-60. [Posito visam velamine narres]

Mercury, mid-18th century. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Mercury, mid-18th century

Go Nymphs, who lay down their arms, Love is resting!, 1730-60. [Ite, Nimphae, ponit arma, feriatus est amor]

The Cobbler, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
The Cobbler, 1737

The Barber, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
The Barber, 1737

Organ Grinder, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Organ Grinder, 1737

Landscape after Durer. n. d. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Landscape after Durer.n.d

Ink Seller, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Ink Seller, 1746

Peddler of Old Hats, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Peddler of Old Hats, 1742

Laces Peddler, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Laces Peddler, 1738

Repairer of Seals and Bellows, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Repairer of Seals and Bellows, 1738

A Blind Man from the Quinze-Vingts Hospital, 1738. Creator: Caylus
A Blind Man from the Quinze-Vingts Hospital, 1738

Apple Seller, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Apple Seller, 1746

Cookware Peddler, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Cookware Peddler, 1746

Well Cleaner, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Well Cleaner, 1746

Cooper, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Cooper, 1742

Water Carrier, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Water Carrier, 1742

Pastry Seller, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Pastry Seller, 1738

A Woman From Savoy, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
A Woman From Savoy, 1737

A Man From Provence, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
A Man From Provence, 1737

Chimney Sweep, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Chimney Sweep, 1737

Young Milkmaid, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Young Milkmaid, 1737

Pea Shellers, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Pea Shellers, 1737

Old Bricklayer, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Old Bricklayer, 1737

Sewing Apprentice, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Sewing Apprentice, 1737

Coppersmith from Auvergne, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Coppersmith from Auvergne, 1737

Flower Vendor, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Flower Vendor, 1738

Bundled Firewood Seller, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Bundled Firewood Seller, 1746

Baker Boy, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Baker Boy, 1746

Wandering Vinegar Seller, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Wandering Vinegar Seller, 1738

Coffee Vendor, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Coffee Vendor, 1746

Pottery Peddler, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Pottery Peddler, 1738

Brandy Seller, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Brandy Seller, 1737

Knife Sharpener, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Knife Sharpener, 1742

The Rat Catcher, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
The Rat Catcher, 1746

Whirligig Peddler, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Whirligig Peddler, 1742

Stone Cutter, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Stone Cutter, 1737

A Sort of Umbrella, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
A Sort of Umbrella, 1746

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Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus, a renowned artist and collector of the 18th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his diverse range of works. Born in Paris, Caylus was not only a talented painter but also an influential art critic and archaeologist. One of his notable creations is "Death of Saint Francis Xavier, " painted around 1729. This masterpiece showcases Caylus' ability to capture emotion and drama through his brushstrokes. The scene depicts the sorrowful moment when Saint Francis Xavier takes his last breath, surrounded by grieving companions. Caylus further showcased his artistic prowess in a series titled "Sight, " "Taste, " "Hearing, " "Touch, " and "Smell" created between 1730-1765 alongside Etienne Fessard. These captivating pieces explore the senses through intricate details and vibrant colors. Each artwork immerses viewers into a sensory experience that transcends time. In another intriguing creation called "Venus Catching Love or Venus Flogging Love" from around 1741, Caylus delves into mythology to depict the complex relationship between love and desire. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures Venus's power as she either embraces or punishes Cupid depending on one's interpretation. Caylus also ventured into historical scenes such as "A Hunter Grabbing a Bear" (1737) and portraits like "Aymon Premier" (1726). In these works, he skillfully portrays action-packed moments filled with intensity while capturing the essence of each subject's personality. Additionally, Caylus demonstrated his versatility by creating still-life compositions like the exquisite painting titled "Distinguished Meal" (ca. 1725-1765). Through this piece, he invites viewers to appreciate both culinary delights and aesthetic beauty simultaneously. Furthermore, Caylus explored mythological themes in works such as "Diana at the Bath After Returning from the Hunt" (ca.