Monticelli Collection

The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector. Scenes include the earth, sky and sea, the sun, the moon and the constellations, two beautiful cities full of people, a field being ploughed

View of the ancient city of Babylon
View of the city of Babylon, showing the ancient city with the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens. Citta di Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by B

Portrait of painter Félix-Francois Ziem (1821-1911), c.1853. Creator: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Portrait of painter Felix-Francois Ziem (1821-1911), c.1853. Found in the Collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris.

Courtyard and columns of Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek
Plan of the courtyard of Heliopolis, or the Temple of Baalbek, and columns in the temple and the Hexagonal court, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy. Menelaus and Ajax protected the body until Achilles could retrieve it. Combattimento pel Cadavere di Patroclo

A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c. 1860 (oil on panel)
656486 A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c.1860 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 45.7x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Empress Eugenie and Her Attendants, (oil on canvas)
827066 Empress Eugenie and Her Attendants, (oil on canvas) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 161.2x98.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Eugenie and Her Attendants)

Characters on a Deck with Faust and Mephisto; Personnages sur une Terrasse avec Fauste et
653380 Characters on a Deck with Faust and Mephisto; Personnages sur une Terrasse avec Fauste et Mephisto, c.1875-1880 (oil on canvas) by Monticelli

The Offering, c. 1875 (oil on panel)
827067 The Offering, c.1875 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 44.5x64.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Offering. Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli (1824-1886)

Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1879-1883. Creator: Adolphe Monticelli
Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1879-1883

Fete Champetre, c1870. Artist: Adolphe Monticelli
Fete Campetre, c1870. From The Studio Volume 48. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909-10]

Torchlight Procession, 1870s-1880s. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Torchlight Procession, 1870s-1880s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Hayfield, c. 1870. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
The Hayfield, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life: Oysters, Fish, c. 1880. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Still Life: Oysters, Fish, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life: Fruit, c. 1880. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Still Life: Fruit, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Conversation Piece, c. 1880. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Conversation Piece, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Flower still life, 1875. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
Flower still life, 1875. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

On the Swing, 19th century. Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Harvest, 19th century. Artist: Adolphe Monticelli
The Harvest, 19th century. Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

Landscape. Fontainebleau, 19th century. Artist: Adolphe Monticelli
Landscape. Fontainebleau. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Head Bearded Young Man Profile Facing Right 1545-55
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Nativity 1553 Engraving sheet 13 1 / 8 x 17 15 / 16
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Monticelli, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and diverse inspirations. Adolphe Monticelli, the French painter of the 19th century, was renowned for his vibrant and expressive works. Like the Shield of Achilles used in battle against Hector, Monticelli's paintings were imbued with strength and intensity. His art took us on a journey through time and space. Just as we gaze upon the view of the ancient city of Babylon, Monticelli transported us to distant lands through his masterful brushstrokes. The courtyard and columns of Heliopolis in the Temple of Baalbek came alive under his hand. Intriguingly, he also captured religious sanctuaries like The Green Dome in the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina. His ability to evoke spirituality within his artwork was awe-inspiring; it felt as if we were standing right there amidst divine tranquility. But it wasn't just sacred scenes that fascinated him; he delved into mythology too. With Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside Troy, Monticelli depicted epic clashes between heroes with an unmatched energy that seemed to leap off the canvas. Yet not all his subjects were grandiose or mythical; some showcased intimate moments like A Visit to the Princess or Empress Eugenie surrounded by her attendants. These glimpses into personal lives added depth to his portfolio. Monticelli's creativity knew no bounds as he ventured beyond traditional themes. Characters on a Deck with Faust and Mephisto merged literature with visual art seamlessly, blurring boundaries between reality and fiction. He explored various techniques throughout his career - from oil on panel such as The Offering or Flowers in a Blue Vase to larger canvases like Fete Champetre or Torchlight Procession - each piece revealing different facets of his talent. Adolphe Monticelli left behind a legacy filled with passion, diversity, and innovation.