Polychromy Collection (page 2)

Triptych with Virgin and Child and Saints, Italian, 15th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Triptych with Virgin and Child and Saints, Italian, 15th century (?)

The Entombment of Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saint John, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea, German or South Netherlandish, 1500-1510

Virgin and Child, Italian, 15th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, Italian, 15th century (?)

Book Box, Italian, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Book Box, Italian, 15th century. Inscription: MEDIXINA VIRTU VIVE (" live by the virtue of medicine" )

Saint Anna and Saint Joachim, German, ca. 1430-50. Creator: Unknown
Saint Anna and Saint Joachim, German, ca. 1430-50

Coffret, French, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Coffret, French, 14th century. A lover offers his lady his heart while she combs his hair

Miniature Relief of Saint Mark at His Writing Table, German, ca. 1200-1225

Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I, second king of 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Ruled between 1956 and 1910 BC. Luxor Museum. Egypt

A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho), 1200s. Creator: Unknown
A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho), 1200s. This dynamic figure was originally part of a set of Twelve Divine Generals (Junishinsho) that stood in a Japanese Buddhist temple hall

Gothic Virgin Mary with Divine Infant. Wood carving made in
Gothic Virgin. Virgin Mary with Divine Infant. Wood carving made in 14th century. Episcopal Museum of Vic. Catalonia

Temple guardian. Statue. Japan, 14th century
Statue of a Temple Guardian. Wood with traces of painting. 14th century. Japan. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Coffin of priest Ken-Hor. Egypt
Rectangular outer coffin of Ken-Hor. Four corner posts and vaulted lid. Wood. 600 BC. 26th Dynasty. Grave of priest Ken-Hor. Akhmim-Sohag. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Roman mosaic with a cube pattern giving a three dimensional effect. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Art greek. Archaic. Amphora of Melos. 7th BC century. Nation
Art greek. Archaic. Amphora of Melos. Datd between 650-600 BC. Apollo and muses in chariot drawn by winged horses. National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Greece

Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. The Christ of Limpias. 18th cent
Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. The Christ of Limpias. Church of St. Peter. Unknown origin. 18th Century. Detail

Polychrome relief of Pharaoh Thutmose III (h. 1490-1436 BC)
Egyptian Art. Polychrome relief of Pharaoh Thutmose III (h.1490-1436 BC). Sixth pharaoh of the 18th DynastyI. New Kingdom. Part from Thutmose Temple in Deir el-Bahari. Luxor Museum. Egypt

Tomb of Amen Khopshef. Young servant. Valley of the Queens
Tomb of Amen Khopshef, son of Ramses III. Polychrome reliefs decorating the walls of the burial chamber. Young servant. Twentieth dynasty. New Kingdom. Valley of the Queens. Egypt

Tomb of Amen Khopshef. Goddess Hathor with the prince. Vall
Tomb of Amen Khopshef, son of Ramses III. Polychrome reliefs decorating the walls of the burial chamber. Goddess Hathor with the prince. Twentieth dynasty. New Kingdom. Valley of the Queens. Egypt

Winged sun with uraeus and royal cartridges of Ramesses III
Winged sun with uraeus and royal cartridges of Ramses III. Temple of Ramesses III. Twentieth dynasty. New Kingdom. Medinet Habu. West Thebes. Egypt

Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh making offerings to god Horus. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Temple of Ramses III. Officials counting the severed hands of enemies killed in action to know the casualties in the enemy ranks. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes

Relief depicting Hatshepsut and hieroglyph on the walls. Temple of Hatshepsut. Egypt. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt

Saint Stephen 1502-1508 Tilman Riemenschneider
Saint Stephen, 1502-1508. Tilman Riemenschneider (German, c. 1460-1531). Lindenwood with polychromy and gilding; overall: 93.5 x 35 x 23.5 cm (36 13/16 x 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)

Saint Lawrence 1502-1508 Tilman Riemenschneider
Saint Lawrence, 1502-1508. Tilman Riemenschneider (German, c. 1460-1531). Lindenwood with polychromy and gilding; overall: 93.8 x 38.5 x 21.8 cm (36 15/16 x 15 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

Virgin Child Riccio Andrea Briosco Italian 1470
Virgin and Child; Riccio (Andrea Briosco) (Italian, 1470 - 1532); Italy; about 1520 - 1525; Terracotta with traces of polychromy; 64.4 x 58 x 31.5 cm, 38.1022 kg (25 3, 8 x 22 13, 16 x 12 3, 8 in)

Madonna Child Saints Catherine John Baptist 1340-1350
Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and John the Baptist, c. 1340-1350. Giovanni di Agostino (Italian, c. 1310-1370). Marble with traces of polychromy and gilding; overall

Figure Sword 4th-3rd Century BC China Eastern Zhou dynasty
Figure with Sword, 4th-3rd Century BC. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC). Wood with traces of polychromy; overall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)

Koma-inu Guardian Lion-Dog 1185-1333 Japan Kamakura Period
Koma-inu: Guardian Lion-Dog, 1185-1333. Japan, Kamakura Period (1185-1333). Wood with traces of polychromy; overall: 49.6 cm (19 1/2 in.)

Pair Koma-inu Guardian Lion-Dogs 1185-1333 Japan
Pair of Koma-inu: Guardian Lion-Dogs, 1185-1333. Japan, Kamakura Period (1185-1333). Wood with traces of polychromy; overall: 49.6 cm (19 1/2 in.)

Enthroned Virgin Child 1480s Gil de Siloé
Enthroned Virgin and Child, c. 1480s. Gil de Siloe (Spanish, c. 1501). Alabaster with traces of gilding and polychromy; overall: 31.5 x 22.5 x 16 cm (12 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

Seated Guanyin 1368-1644 China Ming dynasty Gilt bronze
Seated Guanyin, 1368-1644. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Gilt bronze with polychromy; overall: 30.2 x 19.3 x 20.4 cm (11 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 8 1/16 in.)

Fragment Double Capital Mary Martha Raising Lazarus
Fragment of a Double Capital: Mary and Martha at the Raising of Lazarus, 1145-1165. Southwest France, Ariege, region of Foix, mid-12th century

Head Apostle 1325-1350 Southwestern France Toulouse
Head of an Apostle, c. 1325-1350. Southwestern France, Toulouse?, 14th century. Limestone, with traces of polychromy; overall: 36.2 x 24.2 x 20.4 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)

Egypt. Seated scribe. Detail. 5th dynasty. Old Kingdom (2636
Egyptian art. Seated scribe. Detail. remains of polychrome. 5th dynasty. Old Kingdom (2636-2155). Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1470, by Master of the Sta
Master of the Statues of Koudewater (active c. 1460-1480). Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1470. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Polychromed relief depicting agricultural scenes. Farmers filling sacks of grain before a tax collector. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Fighters on a boat. Egyp
Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Polychromed relief depicting fighters on a boat. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Fighters. Egypt
Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Polychromed relief depicting fighters. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Ptahhotep and Akhethotep. Male figure with an ant
Mastaba of Ptahhotep and Akhethotep. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Egyptian viziers. Father and son. Relief depicting a male figure with an antelope. Saqqara. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Offerings table for the Hereafter. Relief. Mastaba. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Necropolis of Saqqara. Egypt

King Seti I in front of the God Osiris. Fragment of a pillar. Limestone. New Kingdom. 19th Dynasty. 1290 BC. Grave of Seti I. West Thebes. Valley of the Kings. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Qebehsenuef, son of Horus. Egypt
Qebehsenuef, son of Horus. Protective deity. Depicting as a human mummify body with falcon head. Wood. Late Period. 746-332 BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Stone relief featuring RigaA?o?s great coat-of-arms. Artist unknown. Second half of the 17th cent. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Friar. Priory chair of Blanche of Aragon and Anjou. 14th cen
Priory chair of Blanche of Aragon and Anjou. 1321-1325. Portrait of a friar. From the Monastery of Sigena. Diocesan Museum of Lleida. Spain

Priory chair of Blanche of Aragon and Anjou. 14th century. S
Priory chair of Blanche of Aragon and Anjou. 1321-1325. From the Monastery of Sigena. Diocesan Museum of Lleida. Spain

Egyptian art. Architect Kha. Statue. 1400 BC
Statue of the architect Kha. Polychromed wood. Tomb of Kha (Deir el-Medina). 1400 BC. New Kingdom. 18th dynasty. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

Italy. Milan. Cathedral. Polychromed marble mosaics from Can
Italy. Milan. Cathedral. Gothic style. 15th century. Polychromed marble mosaics from Candoglia decorating the pavement inside the temple

Berlin Goddess. 580-560 BC. From Keratea
Berlin Goddess. 580-560 BC. Kore from the cemetery of Keratea (South of Attica). Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

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Polychromy, a technique of adding vibrant colors to sculptures and artworks, has been prevalent throughout history. In Egyptian art, the Nefertiti bust stands as a remarkable example of polychromed limestone and stucco. Housed in the Neues Museum, this masterpiece showcases the intricate details achieved through this ancient method. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Temple of Ramses III. Here, the pharaoh himself is depicted wearing polychromed attire that brings life to his majestic figure. This temple serves as a testament to how color was used not only for aesthetic purposes but also to convey power and status. The Tomb of Kha introduces us to another fascinating artifact from 1400 BC Egypt – a polychromed vase. Its vivid hues transport us back in time, offering glimpses into the artistic preferences and techniques employed during that era. Stepping outside Egypt's borders, we find ourselves admiring Saint Barbara by Master of the Statues of Koudewat from around 1470. The delicate application of various pigments on her sculpture adds depth and realism to her portrayal. Fast-forwarding centuries later brings us Saint John of God sculpted by Agapit Vallmitjana i B in 1883. This Spanish artwork demonstrates how polychromy continued to be embraced even during more modern times. In Cantabria's town Limpias resides an awe-inspiring piece known as The Christ of Limpias from the 18th century. Through skillful use of colors on woodwork, this sculpture evokes strong emotions among its viewers. Returning once again to Egypt's rich heritage takes us to Deir el-Bahari where we discover The Land of Punt within Hatshepsut's temple complex. Polychrome reliefs adorn these walls with scenes depicting trade expeditions between ancient Egyptians and Puntites – showcasing their cultural exchange through vibrant hues.