LONDON.- Treasured by 19th century connoisseurs, prided by the Rothschild’s, snatched by the Nazis, and subsequently lost behind layers of dirt, a hugely valuable Van Dyck painting recently re-discovered in a Parisian auction house will go on disp…
Experts from the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts Discover Rare Van Dyck
MADRID.- “The Virgin and Child with Repentant Sinners” was not a copy of Van Dyck and did not deserve to be in the basement of the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. This is a genuine Van Dyck from 1625, the institution took it out of s…
Clark Art Institute Investigates European Portraiture in the Exhibition Eye to Eye
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA.- A special exhibition of European portrait painting, featuring works by master artists from the late fifteenth century through the early nineteenth century, is on view at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute from January 23 t…
New Book by the Royal Collection Explores the Impact of the Royal Portrait
LONDON.- Portraits have played a central role in shaping the image of Monarchy. They have helped legitimise claims to the throne, reinforced dynastic ambitions, cemented political alliances, accompanied proposals of marriage, and even offered a glimpse…
New Book by the Royal Collection Explores the Impact of the Royal Portrait
LONDON.- Portraits have played a central role in shaping the image of Monarchy. They have helped legitimise claims to the throne, reinforced dynastic ambitions, cemented political alliances, accompanied proposals of marriage, and even offered a glimpse…
Museums in Budapest and Moscow Exchange Exhibitions
BUDAPEST.- One of Russia’s most important public collections, the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, is exhibiting the finest pieces of the Old Masters’ Gallery of the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts. Raphael to Goya, which opened on 9 June, dis…
Christie’s Presents a Curated Public Exhibition of Masterpieces
LONDON.- Christie’s announced that they will present a curated, public exhibition from 14 to 17 June 2010 showcasing the leading highlights from the richest and most exciting summer auction season in a generation. Juxtaposed: Masterpieces through …
Rubens, Guercino, Pencz and Van Dyck to Highlight Christie’s Sale
LONDON.- Christie’s Old Masters and 19th Century Art Evening Sale will take place on 6 July 2010 and will offer a rich array of 68 paintings, drawings and watercolours spanning 600 years of European art history. Leading the sale is A Commander bei…