Third Quarter Collection

Moon third quarter above San Luca Sanctuary at night, Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Corneille de Lyon Portrait Man Third quarter
Corneille de Lyon: Portrait of a Man, Corneille de Lyon, Third quarter of 16th century, Oil on panel, Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (16.5 x 14 cm)

Corneille de Lyon Man Red Beard Third quarter
Corneille de Lyon: Man with Red Beard, Corneille de Lyon, Third quarter of 16th century, Oil on panel, Overall: 8 x 6 3/16 in. (20.3 x 15.7 cm)

Corneille de Lyon Man Feather Hat Third quarter
Corneille de Lyon: Man with a Feather in Hat, Corneille de Lyon, Third quarter of 16th century, Oil on panel, Overall: 6 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (17.5 x 15 cm)

Officer Soldier Third Quarter c. 1645-1650 oil
Officer and Soldier in a Third Quarter, c. 1645-1650, oil on oak, 71.6 x 71.3 cm, unmarked, Simon Kick, Delft 1603-1652 Amsterdam

Cornelis van Ceters 1503-99 Portrait Bust oval
Cornelis van Ceters (1503-99), Portrait of Cornelis van Ceters. Bust in an oval. Copy to an original from the third quarter of the sixteenth century

Mountain Landscape River Wagon Herman Nauwincx
Mountain Landscape with River and Wagon; Herman Nauwincx (Dutch, about 1623 - after 1651), and Willem Schellinks (Dutch, about 1627 - 1678)

Initials Job Francesco di Antonio del Chierico
Initial S: Job; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (Italian, 1433 - 1484); Florence, Italy; third quarter of 15th century; Tempera and gold on parchment; Ms. 74.1, recto

Reverse Initials Francesco di Antonio del Chierico
Reverse of Initial S; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (Italian, 1433 - 1484); Florence, Italy; third quarter of 15th century; Tempera and gold on parchment; Ms. 74.1, verso

Music Text Francesco di Antonio del Chierico
Music Text; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (Italian, 1433 - 1484); Florence, Italy; third quarter of 15th century; Tempera and gold on parchment; Ms. 74.2.d, recto

Decorative Border Francesco di Antonio del Chierico
Decorative Border; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (Italian, 1433 - 1484); Florence, Italy; third quarter of 15th century; Tempera and gold on parchment; Ms. 74.2.b, recto

Zodiacal Sign Sagittarius Engelberg Switzerland
Zodiacal Sign of Sagittarius; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Leo Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Leo; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Decorated Initial Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Decorated Initial E; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Libra Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Libra; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Decorated Initial D Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Decorated Initial D; Decorated Initial E; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Decorated Initial Q Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Decorated Initial Q; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Decorated Text Page Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Decorated Text Page; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Horseman Following Stag Captured Net Trier Germany
A Horseman Following a Stag Which has Been Captured in a Net; Trier (probably), Germany; third quarter of 15th century; Pen and black ink and colored washes on paper; Leaf: 28.7 x 20.6 cm (11 5)

Zodiacal Sign Scorpio Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Scorpio; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Virgo Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Virgo; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Aquarius Engelberg Switzerland
Zodiacal Sign of Aquarius; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Cancer Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Cancer; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Taurus Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Pisces Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Pisces; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Gemini Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Gemini; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Aries Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Aries; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Decorated Initial Q Northern Italy Italy third quarter
Decorated Initial Q; Northern Italy, Italy; third quarter of 9th century; Iron gall and red lead (minimum) inks applied with pen and brush on parchment; Leaf: 30.3 x 21.3 cm (11 15, 16 x 8 3, 8 in.)

Decorated Initial T Northern Italy Italy third quarter
Decorated Initial T; Northern Italy, Italy; third quarter of 9th century; Iron gall and red lead (minimum) inks applied with pen and brush on parchment; Leaf: 30.3 x 21.3 cm (11 15, 16 x 8 3, 8 in.)

Initial I Martyr Saint Lippo Vanni Italian active
Initial I: A Martyr Saint; Lippo Vanni (Italian, active about 1340 - about 1375); Siena, Tuscany, Italy; third quarter of 14th century; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Inhabited Initial D Southwestern Germany Germany
Inhabited Initial D; Southwestern Germany, Germany; third quarter of 12th century; Tempera colors and ink on parchment; Leaf: 29.2 x 19.7 cm (11 1, 2 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Capricorn Engelberg Switzerland
Zodiacal Sign of Capricorn; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Silk Ikat Wall Hanging #333 third quarter 1800s
Silk Ikat Wall Hanging (#333), third quarter of the 1800s. Uzbekistan, Bukhara, third quarter of the 19th century. Warp ikat

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Tide Dial or Tide Clock. C017 / 3480
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a tide clock. This device is hand cranked and predicts high and low tides for locations around the British Isles

Optical image of a waning half moon
Waning half Moon. Optical image of a waning half Moon. The Moon is said to wane when it is diminishing in apparent size. This stage in the phases of the Moon is known as the third quarter

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"Embracing the Enigmatic Third Quarter: A Journey through Art, Nature, and Time" As the moon gracefully ascends above the majestic San Luca Sanctuary in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe, it illuminates a captivating scene that beckons us to explore the mysteries of the third quarter. Intriguingly, Corneille de Lyon's portraits from centuries past offer glimpses into this enigmatic realm. The man depicted in "Portrait Man Third Quarter" exudes an air of wisdom and intrigue with his piercing gaze. Similarly, "Man Red Beard Third Quarter" and "Man Feather Hat Third Quarter" hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled. Stepping further back in time, we encounter an officer soldier from c. 1645-1650 captured by Cornelis van Ceters' masterful brushstrokes. This painting transports us to a tumultuous era where bravery and valor were tested on battlefields. Transitioning into a different form of artistry altogether is Herman Nauwincx's depiction of a mountain landscape river wagon. In this serene masterpiece, nature takes center stage as we witness the harmonious coexistence between land and water. Delving deeper into symbolism lies Francesco di Antonio del Chierico's work adorned with initials - Job Initials Francesco di Antonio del Chierico; Reverse Initials Francesco di Antonio del Chierico; Music Text Francesco di Antonio del Chierico; Decorative Border Francesco di Antonio del Chierico. These intricate designs invite contemplation about life's purpose and our place within it. Finally, our journey concludes with Engelberg Switzerland's Zodiacal Sign Sagittarius—a celestial representation reminding us that time moves forward relentlessly while urging us to embrace adventure and exploration. The concept of the third quarter emerges as an invitation for introspection—an opportunity to delve into history's depths while appreciating nature’s beauty all around us.