Black Veil Collection

Panchita Zorolla, 1916 (oil on canvas)
MAN276866 Panchita Zorolla, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Strang, William (1859-1921); 76.7x61 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Contessa di Castiglione, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CHT411524 Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Contessa di Castiglione, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Confession, 1838 (oil on canvas)
3497560 The Confession, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Molteni, Giuseppe (1800-67); 173.5x141 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Enigme, 1915 (coloured chalk on paper)
Ma288053 Enigme, 1915 (coloured chalk on paper) by Baes, Firmin (1874-1945); 69.2x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Enigma; ); Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Belgian, out of copyright

The Confession, 1838 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497560)
3497561 The Confession, 1838 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497560) by Molteni, Giuseppe (1800-67); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Oopjen Coppit 1611-1689 Portrait 23-year-old Oopjen Coppit standing tall
Oopjen Coppit (1611-1689) Portrait of Oopjen Coppit, Portrait of the 23-year-old Oopjen Coppit standing tall on a tiled floor in an otherwise undefined space

Portrait of Elizabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchess of Orleans (oil on canvas)
XIR92290 Portrait of Elizabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchess of Orleans (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

Maria Theresa, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho)
KW312731 Maria Theresa, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman Reading, Jan Chalon, 1790

Le Jour des Morts (All Saints Day) 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR205482 Le Jour des Morts (All Saints Day) 1859 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 147x120 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France; French, out of copyright

Vatican City, Italy. May 1961. Queen Elizabeth has an audience with the Pope and inspects the Palatine Guards. Behind her Majesty is Lord Plunket

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"Black Veil: Unveiling the Mysteries of Time and Identity" Step into a world where art transcends time, revealing hidden stories through the enigmatic black veil. Panchita Zorolla's captivating masterpiece from 1916, "Black Veil, " painted with meticulous brushstrokes on canvas, invites us to delve into an intriguing narrative. Intriguingly juxtaposed is "Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Contessa di Castiglione, " an oil painting from 1883 that captures the essence of secrecy behind a delicate black lace veil. The artist skillfully portrays her subject's allure and mystery. "The Confession, " another mesmerizing work from 1838, draws our attention to a veiled figure immersed in introspection. This oil-on-canvas masterpiece by an unknown artist leaves us pondering over what lies beneath the somber fabric. Travel further back in time with the early 18th-century engraving titled "Funeral of a Prince of Saxony. " Amidst mourners clad in black veils, we witness a solemn procession paying homage to departed royalty—a poignant reminder of life's ephemeral nature. Enigma takes center stage with "Enigme" (1915), as colored chalk dances upon paper. The intricate patterns formed by this mysterious veil challenge viewers to decipher its concealed message—an invitation for contemplation and interpretation. Zooming closer into detail within "The Confession" (1838), we encounter a fragmentary glimpse at one woman's confession—her face partially obscured by darkness while her eyes reveal vulnerability and longing for absolution. A masquerade unfolds before our eyes through "A Lady in a Masquerade Habit. " Painted on canvas, this piece transports us to an era when masked identities were embraced under layers of exquisite fabrics and enchanting veils. Oopjen Coppit stands tall in her portrait from 1611-1689, exuding confidence and elegance.