Samuel Henry Kress Collection

The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. Artist: Sano di Pietro
The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Scene from Ancient History, c1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Scene from Ancient History, c1750. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

A Game of Hot Cockles, c1775-1780. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
A Game of Hot Cockles, c1775-1780. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

The Visit to the Nursery, c1775. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Visit to the Nursery, c1775. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

The Young Governess, c1735-1736. Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Young Governess, c1735-1736. The painting is part of the collection of the National Gallery, London. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Monsieur de La Live de Jully, c1759. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Monsieur de La Live de Jully, c1759. Ange-Laurent de La Live de Jully (1725-1779), French patron of arts. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Madame Bergeret, 1766. Artist: Francois Boucher
Madame Bergeret, 1766. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Italian Comedians, c1720. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Italian Comedians, c1720. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Christ at the Sea of Galilee, c1575-1580 Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Christ at the Sea of Galilee, c1575-1580. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Allegory of Virtue and Vice, 1505. Artist: Lorenzo Lotto
Allegory of Virtue and Vice, 1505. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Circe and Her Lovers in a Landscape, c1525. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Circe and Her Lovers in a Landscape, c1525. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Allegory (Alfonso d Este and Laura Dianti?), 16th century. Artist: Titian
Allegory (Alfonso d Este and Laura Dianti?), 16th century. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1505-1510. Artist: Giorgione
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1505-1510. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Ginevra Bentivoglio, 1474-1477. Artist: Ercole de Roberti
Ginevra Bentivoglio, 1474-1477. Ginevra Sforza (1440-1507), noblewoman, wife and counselor of Giovanni II Bentivoglio. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art

The Illusion of Cephalus, 1520-1522. Artist: Bernardino Luini
The Illusion of Cephalus, 1520-1522. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1474-1477. Artist: Ercole de Roberti
Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1474-1477. Giovanni II Bentivoglio (1443-1508), Italian nobleman. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Bindo Altoviti, c1515. Artist: Raphael
Bindo Altoviti, c1515. Bindo Altoviti (1491-1557), papal banker. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Visitation with Saints Nicholas and Anthony Abbot, c1489-1490. Artist: Piero di Cosimo
The Visitation with Saints Nicholas and Anthony Abbot, c1489-1490. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Saint Apollonia, c1455-1460. Artist: Piero della Francesca
Saint Apollonia, c1455-1460. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

The Annunciation, c1449-1454. Artist: Alesso Baldovinetti
The Annunciation, c1449-1454. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

The Annunciation, c1435-1440. Artist: Filippo Lippi
The Annunciation, c1435-1440. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Madonna and Child, c1420. Artist: Gentile da Fabriano
Madonna and Child, c1420. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Saint John in the Desert, c1445-1450. Artist: Domenico Veneziano
Saint John in the Desert, c1445-1450. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Madonna and Child, 1310-1315. Artist: Giotto
Madonna and Child, 1310-1315. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew, 1308-1311. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew, 1308-1311. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Venus Consoling Love, 1751. Artist: Francois Boucher
Venus Consoling Love, 1751. The painting is part of the collection of National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Family Portrait, 1756. Artist: Francois Hubert Drouais
Family Portrait, 1756. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Portrait of a Condottiere, 1475-1480. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Portrait of a Condottiere, 1475-1480. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

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Samuel Henry Kress: A Collector's Journey through Time Step into the world of Samuel Henry Kress, a passionate art collector whose love for beauty transcended centuries. With each brushstroke and every delicate detail, he curated an exquisite collection that showcased the masterpieces of renowned artists. Transport yourself to ancient history with Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "Scene from Ancient History, c1750, " where mythological tales come alive on canvas. Feel the excitement and playfulness in Jean-Honore Fragonard's "A Game of Hot Cockles, c1775-1780, " as laughter fills the air amidst a lively gathering. Witness tender moments unfold in Jean-Honore Fragonard's "The Visit to the Nursery, c1775, " capturing the innocence and joy of childhood. Experience compassion and dedication in Jean-Simeon Chardin's "The Young Governess, c1735-1736, " as she nurtures young minds with care. Marvel at portraits that reveal personalities frozen in time - like Monsieur de La Live de Jully by Jean-Baptiste Greuze or Madame Bergeret by Francois Boucher. These paintings offer glimpses into lives lived long ago while preserving their essence for generations to come. Travel back even further to witness scenes from Italian life depicted by masters such as Jacopo Tintoretto in his masterpiece "Christ at the Sea of Galilee. " Explore moral dilemmas portrayed through Lorenzo Lotto's thought-provoking piece "Allegory of Virtue and Vice. " Delve into fantastical realms with Dosso Dossi’s enchanting painting “Circe and Her Lovers in a Landscape, ” where mythology intertwines with nature’s beauty. Admire Titian’s captivating work “Allegory (Alfonso d Este and Laura Dianti?), ” which invites contemplation on themes beyond our grasp.