Metalpoint Collection

Head of a Bear, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Head of a Bear, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Silver viking disc-brooch, imitating a byzantine coin possibly originating in York
Cast silver viking disc brooch, possibly originating in York, 10th century. It imitates a coin of the Byzantine Emperor Valentinian. In the collection of the York Museum

Head of an elderly man wearing a cap (metal-point on bluish grey prepared paper)
CTS366759 Head of an elderly man wearing a cap (metal-point on bluish grey prepared paper) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 19x14 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The head of a woman and the head of a baby (metal-point on grey prepared paper)
CTS366758 The head of a woman and the head of a baby (metal-point on grey prepared paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (follower of); 29.7x22 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Minerva with a shield in her left hand, a lance in her right
CTS366749 Minerva with a shield in her left hand, a lance in her right (metal-point on prepared yellowish ground) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40)

Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching)
1199609 Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 43.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Head of an Old Man, 1897. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Head of an Old Man, 1897

Study of Cupid (Head of a Girl), 1904. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Study of Cupid (Head of a Girl), 1904

Head of a Horse from the Parthenon, 1898. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Head of a Horse from the Parthenon, 1898

Self-Portrait, c. 1895. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Self-Portrait, c. 1895

Bust of a Young Woman, ca. 1495. Creator: Attributed to Piero di Cosimo
Bust of a Young Woman, ca. 1495. Attributed to Piero di Cosimo

Standing Youth with Hands Behind His Back, and a Seated Youth Reading (recto); Two Studies of Hands (verso), 1457/58-1504

Studies of a Seated Female, Childs Head, and Three Studies of a Baby, c. 1507-8. Creator
Studies of a Seated Female, Childs Head, and Three Studies of a Baby, c. 1507-8. This drawing is from Raphaels " pink sketchbook

Saint Sebastian, c. 1493. Creator: Perugino (Italian, c1450 / 55-1523)
Saint Sebastian, c. 1493. The elegant and graceful Saint Sebastian in this drawing is typical of Peruginos figures, which contemporaries praised for their beauty and adherence to classical ideals

Head of a Man, 1886. Creator: Alphonse Legros (French, 1837-1911)
Head of a Man, 1886. It would be difficult to label this drawing as a portrait, an ideal head, or the transformation of a Renaissance figure into a contemporary person because the art of Alphonse

The Virgin and Child, c. 1510. Creator: Lorenzo di Credi (Italian, 1459-1537)
The Virgin and Child, c. 1510

Studies of figures, early 17th century, (1943). Creator: Adriaen Brouwer
Studies of figures, early 17th century, (1943). Sketches of people dancing, using bellows, smoking and chasing a pig. Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen, Berlin

Heads of the Virgin and Child, c1492-1494, (1943). Creator: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
Heads of the Virgin and Child, c1492-1494, (1943). Drawing in the Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen"

Portrait of a woman, late 15th-early 16th century, (1943). Creator: Perugino
Portrait of a woman, late 15th-early 16th century, (1943). Head and shoulders of a young woman wearing a cap. Drawing in the British Museum, London

Bust of a cleric, c1450, (1943). Creator: Fra Angelico
Bust of a cleric, c1450, (1943). Head of a man, possibly St Lawrence. Drawing in the Royal Collection. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

Four Heads of a Young Girl and Two Hands, c1500-1505, (1908). Creator: Gerard David
Four Heads of a Young Girl and Two Hands, c1500-1505, (1908). After a drawing in the Louvre, Paris. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs - Volume XIII - April to September 1908"

The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Creator: Unknown
The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Wrought iron tsuba of Confucius; Sakya Muni and Lao-tsze of Taoist philosophy discussing the essence of life. An allegory of moral principle

The Old Couple Takasago, c1800-1820, (1910). Creator: Ichijosai Hirotoshi
The " Old Couple Takasago", c1800-1820, (1910). Wrought-iron tsuba by Hirotoshi. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co

A Sennin, c1780-1860, (1910). Creator: Onitake Toshiyoshi
A Sennin, c1780-1860, (1910). Shibuichi tsuba by Onitake Toshiyoshi (1760-1867) a Sennin named Tekki, who had the misfortune of being a beggar. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

The Legend of Mio-No-Matsubara, (1740-1760), 1910. Creator: Tsu Jinpo
The Legend of Mio-No-Matsubara, (1740-1760), 1910. Tsuba in shakudo, by Tsu Jinpo (1720-1761) of the fisherman From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S

The Great Bell of Chio-In, 1764, (1910). Creator: Ichinomiya Nagatsune
The Great Bell of Chio-In, 1764, (1910). A shibuichi tsuba by Nagatsune, 1764, depicts a party of country-people visiting the Chio-in temple at Kyoto, overcome by the proportions of the great bell

William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton, c1536-1540 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton, c1536-1540 (1945). William FitzWilliam, 1st Earl of Southampton, KG (c.1490, -1542), English courtier and soldier

Study for a St. Sebastian, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for a St. Sebastian, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Half-Length of an Apostle with his Right Hand Raised, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Half-Length of an Apostle with his Right Hand Raised, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Group of Figures in Conversation, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Group of Figures in Conversation, c1480 (1945). The drawing is held by the Royal Library, Windsor. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Three Seated Figures and Studies of Machinery, 1480-1481 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Three Seated Figures and Studies of Machinery, 1480-1481 (1945). The drawing is held by the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Studies of Figures and of Decoration, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of Figures and of Decoration, c1480 (1945). The drawing is held by the Musee Bonnat, Bayonne. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Kneeling Youth and Putti, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Kneeling Youth and Putti, c1480 (1945). The drawing is held by the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Madonna Adoring the Infant Christ and Other Figures, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Madonna Adoring the Infant Christ and Other Figures, c1480 (1945). The drawing is held by the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

Parade shield, c1580. Artist: Lucio Piccinino
Parade shield, c1580. Lucio Piccinino (16th century). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Tetradrachm of King Antiochus III the Great of Syria (241-187BC)
Tetradrachm of King Antiochus III the Great of Syria (241-187 BC): obverse, c223-187 BC. He was a Seleucid Greek king, who fought against the Roman republic

Tetradrachm of King Gotarzes II of Parthia (ruled 40-51BC)
Tetradrachm of King Gotarzes II (ruled 40-51 BC): obverse. He was known for being especially cruel, and had a troubled reign

Visigothic Aquliiform Fibula
A Visigothic aquliiform fibula i.e an eagle shaped brooch, from the Cluny Museum in Paris

Tetradrachm of King Ptolemy I of Egypt (387-283BC), c305-282 BC
Tetradrachm of King Ptolemy I of Egypt (387-283 BC): obverse, c305-282 BC. Ptolemy was one of Alexanders generals who seized Egypt after his death

Drachma of King Mithridates II of Parthia, c1st century BC
Drachma of King Mithridates II of Parthia (123-88 BC). He was the first Parthian king to enter into negotiations with Rome

Decadrachm of Syracuse of the fifth century BC
This coin shows the head of the nymph Arethusa, surrounded by dolphins

The Monymusk Reliquary, 8th century
The Monymusk Reliquary is a blend of Pictish and Irish style, probably made by monks. It is said to have been the brechbrennoch of St Columba

Athenian owl tetradrachm, early 2nd Century
Athenian tetradrachm in the new style of the early 2nd Century. The reverse has the owl of Athena and the issuing magistrates names

Door Ring found in a Viking grave, 9th century
This copper alloy door ring was found in a Viking grave at Vik, Stennes, Norway - but is from Ireland. It probably belonged originally to a monastery door, 9th century

Visigothic Belt-Buckle, 6th century
A visigothic belt-bucle from S.E Gaul, from the Cluny Museums collection in Paris, 6th century

British Celtic gold staters, 1st century
British Celtic gold staters, of the N.E coast type, descended from the coins of Phillip II of Macedon. It depicts part of his hair on the obverse, and a set of horses with a chariot on the reverse

Athenian Tetradrachm, 6th century BC
An Athenian tetradrachm, showing the owl of Athens, 6th century BC

Brass Sestertius of Claudius, 1st century
Obverse view of a Roman brass sestertius, facing right, 1st century. It depicts the Julio-Claudian Emperor Claudius (10 BC - 54 AD)

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"Exploring the Timeless Artistry of Metalpoint: A Glimpse into History and Creativity" Metalpoint, an ancient drawing technique dating back centuries, continues to captivate artists and art enthusiasts alike. This captivating medium allows for intricate details and delicate lines that bring artworks to life. Leonardo da Vinci's "Head of a Bear, c1480 (1945)" showcases his mastery in metalpoint, capturing the ferocity and strength of this majestic creature with remarkable precision. The silver Viking disc-brooch imitating a Byzantine coin from York reveals the versatility as it adorns jewelry with intricate designs, blending history and craftsmanship seamlessly. In Alphonse Legros' "Head of an Old Man, " we witness the artist's skillful use of metal-point on bluish grey prepared paper to portray every wrinkle and expression etched upon the elderly man's face. Similarly, Legros' "Study of Cupid (Head of a Girl)" captures youthful innocence through delicate strokes on grey prepared paper. The softness in texture brings out the tender emotions hidden within this portrait. Minerva stands tall in all her glory in another metalpoint masterpiece. With her shield held firmly in her left hand and lance poised confidently in her right, she embodies strength personified. "Pearl, " created using metalpoint heightened with white and yellow accents along with scratching techniques, exemplifies how this medium can create luminosity that adds depth to any artwork. Alphonse Legros further demonstrates his talent with his self-portrait from 1895. Through meticulous rendering using metal-point techniques, he immortalizes himself while showcasing his artistic prowess. Piero di Cosimo's attributed work "Bust of a Young Woman" transports us back to Renaissance times as we marvel at its lifelike qualities achieved through precise metal-point strokes. Lastly, two distinct pieces by Alphonse Legros capture the essence of youth and knowledge.