Religious Violence in the Ancient World: From Classical Athens to Late Antiquity [Hardcover] Dijkstra, Jitse H. And Raschle, Christian R. Much like our world today, Late Antiquity (fourth-seventh centuries CE) is often seen as a period rife with religious violence, not least because the literary sources are full of stories of Christians attacking temples, statues [Continue]
FINE ANTIQUE 18thC OLD MASTER BAROQUE CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING. RARE ANTIQUE CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY / RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Measures 9.25″ x 7.5″ Unframed Probably dates from the early 18th century, possibly earlier. It came from a country house in south eastern France, but may possibly be Spanish or Italian, I’m not sure. [Continue]
By Elizabeth S Nevinson British exh. Fine 19th century classical/Pre-Raphaelite. Depiction of Christ, oil on panel by Elizabeth Nevinson. Beautiful detail and quality devotional study blending medieval style with classical subject matter. Exceptional finishing in the face. Presented in a small gilt frame. Measurements: 12″ x 9″ framed. Our paintings are carefully selected based on [Continue]
Saint Micheal Defeating Satan, 19th Century. Fine large 19th Century classical scene of St Micheal defeating Lucifer, oil on canvas by Simeon Solomon. Excellent quality scene by the famous classical painter as St Micheal holding his shield and sword ascends toward the heavens accompanied by a bearded figure and cherubs with Lucifer beneath. Magnificent detail, [Continue]
Saint Micheal Defeating Satan, 19th Century. Fine large 19th Century classical scene of St Micheal defeating Lucifer, oil on canvas by Simeon Solomon. Excellent quality scene by the famous classical painter as St Micheal holding his shield and sword ascends toward the heavens accompanied by a bearded figure and cherubs with Lucifer beneath. Magnificent detail, [Continue]
Saint Micheal Defeating Satan, 19th Century. Fine large 19th Century classical scene of St Micheal defeating Lucifer, oil on canvas by Simeon Solomon. Excellent quality scene by the famous classical painter as St Micheal holding his shield and sword ascends toward the heavens accompanied by a bearded figure and cherubs with Lucifer beneath. Magnificent detail, [Continue]
Lady In The Garden At Twilight , 19th Century. Fine large 19th Century classical scene of a lady in a garden looking up at the stars, oil on canvas by Alfred Joseph Woolmer. Excellent quality and condition example of the major genre scene painters work. Beautiful nocturnal scene with the young maiden resting up some [Continue]
17th Century oil painting of four Cherubs. Textured canvas as seen in the photos. Canvas was relined, frame is 20th century. This piece could quite possibly even older than we think. A magnificent addition to any setting. Canvas and stretcher show distressing from centuries of use. Frame is 20th century. Crackling on the lower right [Continue]