Lucky PalmPaintings and Sculpture

French Royalty Graphics

Gypsy — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:05:51 +0000

Princess Henriette of France.

Princess Adelaide of France.

Princess Louise-Elizabeth of France.

Princess Victoire of France.

These four women were painted by Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) in Paris.

This portrait of Auguste-Gabriel Godefroy was painted by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) circa 1741. A version of this painting is in the Louvre.

If you were a kid in the 1700s it’s unlikely that you would have your portrait painted unless, of course, you were the the Duke of Berry and the Count of Provence. Mom and Dad most likely paid some major bucks for this work of art. These children were painted by Francois-Hubert Drouais (1727-1775) of Paris.

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Ginerva Benci by Leonardo Da Vinci

Gypsy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:10:45 +0000

This painting of Ginerva Benci currently resides in the National Gallery in Washington, painted by Leonardo Da Vinci around 1475. The light on her hair, especially the curls, is amazing.

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French Card Graphic by Grandville

Gypsy — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:16:38 +0000

This is a 19th century woodcut by the French artist, Grandville. Here the playing cards have symbolic value with the Spades black color of death. The 4 people as suits in the front are pretty cool expecially the woman in the puffy sleeved dress representing Clubs. Naturally, the angel is all Heart.

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Hundred Year War Graphic

Gypsy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:09:30 +0000

Not much has changed over the centuries. This painting depicts the battlefield of the Hundred Year War started in the 14th century. Our armor has changed some since the Civil war, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the war in Afghanistan and of course, Iraq. My prayer is that people will put down their sticks and within my lifetime.

Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Portraits

Gypsy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:46:09 +0000

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There’s lots of pictures of Marie but how about old Louis XVI? Ok, maybe he isn’t as exciting as Marie but check out his coronation outfit in this painting.

French Kings Graphic Art

Gypsy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:02:02 +0000

Edward III

It’s amazing how art survives considering this was painted in the 14th century. Edward here was in power at the beginning of the Hundred Years War in 1337. Interesting beard and the crown is divine!

Charlemagne

This portrait of King Charlemagne was painted by Albrecht Durer around the late 8th century. The shield with it’s fleur-de-lis got the isolation treatment and is now ready to be popped into your project. As always, be sure and click on the image to enlarge.

Fleur-de-lis

Angel Graphic from The Nativity

Gypsy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:55:51 +0000

Angel Detail

This detail of the angel is from the The Nativity circa 1420, Master of Flemalle. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Madonna and Child Graphic Art Painting

Gypsy — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:27:14 +0000

This image is Madonna of the Eurcharist painted by Allessandro Botticelli, circa 1470.

Madonna of the Eucharist

Angel with Cymbals Graphic from Italian Painting

Gypsy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:22:09 +0000

I never get tired of angels and I’m especially fond of the classical paintings. I think the halos are really cool with a spiritual vibe. This angel is a detail from the Pala dei Linaioli by Fra Angelico in Florence, Italy.

Angel with Cymbals

Madonna and Child with Angels Graphic

Gypsy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:59:41 +0000

Such beauty in the classics. This is a detail from “Madonna and Child” by Filippino Lippi from the Louvre in Paris.

Detail from Madonna and Child