Linear Perspective Collection

Madonna and Child. Creator: Francesco Napoletano
Madonna and Child, Unknown date. An angel enters and takes notice of our presence in the room, where the Virgin Mary sits with the infant Jesus on her lap

View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, c. 1480-1490 (oil on panel)
AII80438 View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, c. 1480-1490 (oil on panel) by Laurana, Luciano (c.1420-79) (attr. to); Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Marche

View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, c. 1480-1490 (oil on panel)
AII80437 View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, c. 1480-1490 (oil on panel) by Laurana, Luciano (c.1420-79) (attr. to); Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Marche

View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, after 1470 (detail of 80057) (oil on panel)
AII80436 View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, after 1470 (detail of 80057) (oil on panel) by Laurana, Luciano (c.1420-79) (attr)

Portrait of Brook Taylor (1685-1731) 1720 (w / c & bodycolour on vellum laid on card)
XCF266056 Portrait of Brook Taylor (1685-1731) 1720 (w/c & bodycolour on vellum laid on card) by Goupy, Louis (1700-47); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: English mathematician)

Christ Washing His Disciples Feet, c. 1545-55 (oil on canvas)
996347 Christ Washing His Disciples Feet, c. 1545-55 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 154.9x407.7 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Newly Published Perspective Picture: Urashima Entering the Dragon Palace
1109001 Newly Published Perspective Picture: Urashima Entering the Dragon Palace (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 24.2x37.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Delfgauw, with Abraham and the Three Angels (pen & ink and wash on paper)
1192224 View of Delfgauw, with Abraham and the Three Angels (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Bol, Hans (1534-93); 10x28.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

St. Gregory, c. 1450-52 (fresco)
3703890 St. Gregory, c.1450-52 (fresco) by Pizzolo, Niccolo (c.1420-53); (add.info.: formerly in the Ovetari Chapel of the Church of the Eremitani, Padua)

Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco)
5054038 Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); width: 450 cm; Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; PicturesNow/UIG; Italian, out of copyright

Diagrams illustrating the theories of linear perspective and of light and shade, c1472-c1519 (1883)
Three diagrams illustrating the theories of linear perspective and of light and shade, c1472-c1519 (1883). From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Light and shade
Three Leonardo da Vinci sketches to illustrate linear perspective and light and shade.The upper diagram shows the light from three luminous bodies being projected on to a surface after passing

View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, after 1470 (oil on panel)
XAL154651 View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, after 1470 (oil on panel) by Laurana, Luciano (c.1420-79) (attr. to); 60x200 cm; Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard. 1904, Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard
Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard. 1904, Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard

Observatory, Georgetown University Postcard. 1904, Observatory, Georgetown University Postcard

Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Postcard. 1904, Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Postcard

Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard. 1904, Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard
Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard. 1904, Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard

Calle Emperador and Cathedral, Havana, Cuba Postcard. 1904, Calle Emperador and Cathedral, Havana, Cuba Postcard

Tent City, Santa Catalina Island Postcard. 1904, Tent City, Santa Catalina Island Postcard

Beach at Seabreeze, Fla. Postcard. 1904, Beach at Seabreeze, Fla. Postcard

South Battery, Charleston, S. C. Postcard. 1904, South Battery, Charleston, S. C. Postcard
South Battery, Charleston, S.C. Postcard. 1904, South Battery, Charleston, S.C. Postcard

Congress Street Toward Monument Square, Portland, ME. Postcard. 1904, Congress Street Toward Monument Square, Portland, ME. Postcard

Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard. 1904, Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard

Leon Battista Alberti, Italian polymath
Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), Florentine artist and polymath. Alberti was born at Genoa and educated at Padua. In 1418 he went to Bologna to study law

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"Exploring the Depths of Linear Perspective: From Ideal Cities to Divine Frescoes" Step into a world where art and mathematics intertwine seamlessly, as we delve into the captivating concept of linear perspective. In "View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, " created between 1480-1490 by an unknown artist, oil on panel transports us to a meticulously crafted urban landscape. Every building and street converges towards a single vanishing point, illustrating the power in creating depth and realism. Zooming in on this masterpiece's detail (80057), we witness how even minute elements contribute to the illusionary effect. Each brushstroke emphasizes precision and meticulousness, showcasing the artist's dedication to capturing reality through mathematical principles. Linear perspective extends beyond cityscapes; it breathes life into portraits too. In "Portrait of Brook Taylor" from 1720, watercolor and bodycolor on vellum laid on card immortalize Taylor with astonishing accuracy. Through skillful manipulation of lines and angles, his figure appears three-dimensional, almost tangible. Religious narratives also benefit from linear perspective's transformative touch. In "Christ Washing His Disciples' Feet, " painted between 1545-55 by an anonymous artist using oil on canvas technique, every character is positioned strategically along imaginary lines that converge towards Christ at the center. This arrangement intensifies emotional impact while reinforcing spatial depth. Venturing further across cultures brings us to Japan's artistic realm with "Newly Published Perspective Picture: Urashima Entering the Dragon Palace. " Here, linear perspective harmonizes with Japanese aesthetics as traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock prints embrace Western techniques for immersive storytelling. The versatility shines through diverse mediums such as pen & ink wash in Abraham's company within Delfgauw village or frescoes like St. Gregory (c1450-52) and Marriage of the Virgin (1486-90).