Mask Collection (#98)

Portrait young woman Marguerite van Valois 1553-1615
Portrait of a young woman, possibly Marguerite van Valois (1553-1615), daughter of Hendrik II, in masquerade clothing. Hip piece, standing by and balustrade, a mask in the left hand

Three putti medallion empty medallion top lauded
Three putti around an medallion, Three putti around an empty medallion. At the top, the medallion is lauded by a putto with a trumpet. The putto on the right holds a jester stick

Children play tragedy Children Spouting Tragedy
Children play a tragedy Children Spouting Tragedy (title on object), On the stairs of a classical building there are five children dressed as actors in sadness

Two friezes mascaron fruits upper frieze insects
Two friezes with a mascaron and fruits, Two friezes one above the other. The upper frieze with mascaron, insects and a snail. The lower frieze with insects and fruits

Edge decoration fruit cluster pod cluster Flanked
Edge decoration with fruit cluster and pod, Edge decoration with fruit cluster. There is also a pod on the cluster. Flanked by two half cartouches with a mascaron

Writing example Quelque homme reprocha Theatrum artis scribendi
Writing example: Quelque homme reprocha Theatrum artis scribendi (series title), Writing example in a gothic hand with six lines of text in French

Membership certificate Vereniging Kunstmin Dordrecht
Membership certificate Vereniging Kunstmin in Dordrecht, The text: Kunstmin. De Vereeniging Kunstmin in Dordrecht Recognizing merits and paying homage to them

Vignette three skulls mask mascaron ornament
Vignette with three skulls, mask, mascaron, ornament, deaths head, skull (symbol of Death), Bernard Picart (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683 - 1733, paper, letterpress printing

Party Komeikan tea house Group courtesans standing
Party in the Komeikan tea house, Group of courtesans, standing and sitting, watching dancing actor with umbrella and mask in front

Masks weapons rose branch Title page Collalto
Masks and weapons on a rose branch Title page for: A. Collalto, the Venetian triplets, 1781, mask, flowers: rose, casting weapons: spear, archers weapons: arrow

Female personification Asia presented woman turban sitting
Female personification of Asia presented as woman with turban sitting on elephant Asia exanimata svspirans (title on object) Four continents (series title)

Children play comedy Children spotting comedy
Children play a comedy Children spotting comedy (title on object), Five children, dressed as actors, play a comedy. In the center is a girl dressed as the character Falstaff

Johannes Zacharias Simon Prey Chimney piece Imitatio
Johannes Zacharias Simon Prey, Chimney piece Imitatio, allegory on the Visual Arts and Architecture, chimney piece painting material linen oil painting wood, Upright rectangular format

Cairo King Tutankhamun mask 1950 Egypt
Cairo. King Tutankhamuns mask. 1950, Egypt, Cairo

Mask Eagle 1800s America Native North American
Mask: Eagle, 1800s. America, Native North American, Canada, British Columbia, Bella Coola, 19th century. Carved, painted wood; overall: 35.6 x 45.8 x 24.2 cm (14 x 18 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Mask 1200-300 BC Mexico Olmec Jade
Mask, 1200-300 BC. Mexico, Olmec, 1200-300 BC. Jade; overall: 3.9 x 4.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)

Mask 1543 Hans Sebald Beham German 1500-1550
The Mask, 1543. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Mask 550 BC Greece Sicily Selinus 6th Century BC
Mask, 550 BC. Greece, Sicily, Selinus, 6th Century BC. Terracotta; overall: 10.8 x 9.6 x 7 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)

Mask 1800s Mexico Paintla 19th century Wood
Mask, 1800s. Mexico, Paintla, 19th century. Wood; overall: 23.5 x 23.7 x 38.3 cm (9 1/4 x 9 5/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

Mask Napoleon 1834 Luigi Calamatta Italian 1801-1869
Mask of Napoleon, 1834. Luigi Calamatta (Italian, 1801-1869). Engraving

Oculate Mask 300 BC-AD 1 Peru South Coast Paracas
Oculate Being Mask, 300 BC-AD 1. Peru, South Coast, Paracas (Cavernas) style (700 BC-AD1), 300 B.C. to A.D. 1. Ceramic, resin-based paint; overall: 23.6 x 22.5 x 13.2 cm (9 5/16 x 8 7/8 x 5 3/16 in.)

Mask Hercules 1909 Emile Antoine Bourdelle French
Mask of Hercules, 1909. Emile Antoine Bourdelle (French, 1861-1929). Bronze; overall: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)

Mask 1519 Mesoamerica Mexico 16th century earlier
Mask, before 1519. Mesoamerica (or Mexico), 16th century or earlier. Turquoise and terracotta; overall: 13 x 14.1 x 8 cm (5 1/8 x 5 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.)

Mask Severine Caroline Remy 1893 Auguste Rodin
Mask of Severine (Caroline Remy), 1893. Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917). Bronze; overall: 15 x 12.4 x 14 cm (5 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

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"Masks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From the golden mask of Tutankhamun displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt to the haunting plague doctor masks depicted in 17th-century artwork, masks have played a significant role throughout history. In a vibrant 19th-century painting, Pulcinella is seen donning a mask while offering pasta to a little Pulcinella, showcasing how masks were not only used for disguise but also as symbols of tradition and entertainment. During times of war and conflict, masks took on new meanings. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police reminds us of their importance in protecting soldiers' identities. Meanwhile, Jackie Robinson's daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag showcases how even sports embraced masks as tools for strategy and triumph. The dark days of World War II saw women wearing gas masks on the home front as protection against chemical attacks. These images serve as powerful reminders of resilience during challenging times. Masks also hold cultural significance beyond warfare. At Venice Carnival, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks celebrate this UNESCO World Heritage Site's rich heritage and traditions. Even great composers like Ludwig van Beethoven found inspiration from life or death masks when studying his own features or those who came before him. The intricate details captured by these molds provide insight into their lives and legacies. Whether they are made from gold or worn out of necessity during wartime, whether they conceal our faces or reveal our true selves through artistry - these various types of masks remind us that behind every face lies a story waiting to be told, and are windows into different eras, cultures, emotions – connecting us all through time and space.