Images Dated 11th January 2012

Nude Danae by Jean Straker

A woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light. A nude study by photographer Jean Straker inspired by the painting Danae by Rembrandt which appeared in his art photography book, Nudes of Jean Straker published by Charles Skilton Ltd in 1958. Straker was best-known for his nude photographic studies and for the ensuing prosecutions he endured under the Obscene Publications Act during the 1950s and 60s. This photography example of Straker's belief that photography could paint with light'.
c.1958

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Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length

659277 Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length, Wearing a Black Costume, Gold Chain, and an Elaborate Headdress, Holding a Book and a Rose Bud, (oil on panel) by Bruyn, Bartholomaeus the Elder (1493-1555); 48.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length, Wearing a Black Costume, Gold Chain, and an Elaborate Headdress, Holding a Book and a Rose Bud. Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder (1493-1555). Oil on panel. 48.2 x 35.5cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; German, out of copyright

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Head of Saint Francis Looking Upwards to the Left, (black

659221 Head of Saint Francis Looking Upwards to the Left, (black, red and white chalk on grey paper) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 21.3x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of Saint Francis Looking Upwards to the Left. Federico Barocci (1528-1612). Black, red and white chalk on grey paper. 21.3 x 27.5cm. This is a study for the head of Saint Francis in Il Perdono di San Francesco in the church of San Francesco, Urbino.); Photo A© Christie's Images; Italian, out of copyright

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