Monogrammist Collection

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1588 (vellum)
MMT215670 Adoration of the Magi, c.1588 (vellum) by B.C. Monogram (Bernardo Castello?) (fl.1588); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Female Figure holding a Cushion, 1643. Creator: Monogrammist VCP
Female Figure holding a Cushion, 1643

A King Fisher on the Banks of the Thames, 1827. Creator: Monogrammist JVS
A King Fisher on the Banks of the Thames, 1827

Three Children in Clouds, 18th century. Creator: Monogrammist DA
Three Children in Clouds, 18th century

The Tooth-Puller. Creator: Peeter van der Borcht
The Tooth-Puller

Gypsy Fiddler, 1858. Creator: Monogrammist CG
Gypsy Fiddler, 1858

Male Nude Lying on a Table, 1567 (?). Creator: Monogrammist AW
Male Nude Lying on a Table, 1567 (?)

Portrait of a Man in White, 1574. Creator: Monogrammist LAM
Portrait of a Man in White, 1574

A young woman table fruits young woman standing
A young woman near a table with fruits, A young woman is standing with a bowl of four fruits next to a table with a still life of food and crockery

Idolatry Solomon Monogrammist German active 1530
The Idolatry of Solomon; Monogrammist AS (German, active 1530); Germany; about 1530; Pen and dark brown ink; 21.3 × 32.5 cm (8 3, 8 × 12 13, 16 in.)

Astronomy, from The Seven Liberal Arts, plate 7, 1544. Creator: Monogrammist B
Astronomy, from The Seven Liberal Arts, plate 7, 1544. [Dialectics, Geometry, Music, Astrology]

Portrait of Salomon Aelyon, Jacobus Houbraken, Monogrammist IF (writer) Monogrammist JBBMDR, 1728-1780

Monogrammist A (Italian, active ca. 1500) after Peregrino da Cesena (Italian, active ca. 1490a'1520). The Consecration of an Eagle, ca. 1500-1525. Engraving on laid paper

A Falconer in a Landscape; Monogrammist MS, German, active 1557; Germany, Europe; 1557; Pen and black ink; 15.1 x 21 cm (5 15/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

The Idolatry of Solomon; Monogrammist AS, German, active 1530; Germany, Europe; about 1530; Pen and dark brown ink; 21.3 x 32.5 cm (8 3/8 x 12 13/16 in.)

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The enigmatic Monogrammist, whose identity remains a mystery, has left behind a diverse and captivating body of work that spans across centuries. From the intricate details of the "Adoration of the Magi" on vellum in 1588 to the delicate portrayal of a female figure holding a cushion in 1643, this artist's talent knows no bounds. Intriguingly, it also showcases their versatility through various subjects. In "A King Fisher on the Banks of the Thames" from 1827, we are transported to nature's tranquil beauty as we witness this exquisite bird perched gracefully by the river. Contrastingly, in "Three Children in Clouds, " created during the 18th century, Monogrammist takes us to ethereal realms where innocence and imagination intertwine. One cannot help but be captivated by Monogrammist's ability to capture everyday life with such precision. From Peeter van der Borcht's comical depiction of "The Tooth-Puller" to CG's lively portrayal of a spirited Gypsy Fiddler in 1858 – each artwork tells its own unique story. It also delves into more intimate themes with works like "Male Nude Lying on a Table. " Created around 1567, this piece exudes sensuality and vulnerability simultaneously. Similarly striking is their portrait titled "Portrait of a Man in White, " which offers an intriguing glimpse into someone's persona frozen forever in time. Beyond these individual pieces lies another facet of Monogrammist's artistry – their contribution to historical documentation. The intricately detailed scenes depicted within Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae showcase Carnival games held at Mount Testaccio in Rome back in 1558. Furthermore, their representation of Astronomy from The Seven Liberal Arts provides insight into scientific knowledge during that era. Lastly, we encounter two young women portrayed side by side at different stages: one seated at a table with fruits and the other standing.