Profane Collection

The Love Books of Ovid: She delighteth to profane the chastity of the marriage bed (colour litho)
5224218 The Love Books of Ovid: She delighteth to profane the chastity of the marriage bed (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)
1254388 Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721); 75.7x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]
5853933 Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260] by Adams, Elinor Proby (active from c.1908-d.1945); 128.8x153.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Frontispiece of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae, by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) Rome
CHT276311 Frontispiece of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae, by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) Rome, 1646 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine

Christ and Mary Magdalene, 1908 (marble)
5242327 Christ and Mary Magdalene, 1908 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Ancient miniatures representing jousts from the Vatican Library. The bottom scene from a French manuscript, Universal Stories Sacred and Profane, 1290

Girl with a Mirror, an Allegory of Profane Love, 1627 (oil on canvas)
FIT107384 Girl with a Mirror, an Allegory of Profane Love, 1627 (oil on canvas) by Moreelse, Paulus (1571-1638); 100.4x82.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Drunk Bacchus, c. 1520 (woodcut)
5858425 The Drunk Bacchus, c.1520 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 22A--15.1 cm; German, out of copyright

Venus with Sacred and Profane Love, (oil on panel)
827862 Venus with Sacred and Profane Love, (oil on panel) by Bresciano, Andrea di Alessandro (16th century); 68x149 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus with Sacred and Profane Love)

Frontispiece from Recueil de chants religieux et profanes IX
XCM440618 Frontispiece from Recueil de chants religieux et profanes IX depicting a bespectacled man playing a wind instrument with a bird on his head, 1542 (vellum) by French School

Kenny Meadows: The Beadle of the Parish (engraving)
5989581 Kenny Meadows: The Beadle of the Parish (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beadle of the Parish)

Cover of the play Prosas Profanas

Old Testament. Mattathias and the Apostate. Drawing by Gusta
Old Testament. Mattathias slays the profane. Mattathias and the Apostate. Drawing by Gustave Dore, engraving by Pannemaker. Maccabees. Colored. Date: 20140629

Pieter Van Lint
PETER VAN LINT Flemish artist from Antwerp, known for portraits and historical scenes, religious or profane. Date: 1609 - 1890

Vitus Felix Rigl (German, c. 1717 - 1779), An Elaborate Rococo Setting with the Virgin and Child and Saints Defeating Evil, Heresy, and Profane Love, 1760s

Picking corn on the Sabbath, Adriaen Collaert, Eduwart van Hoeswinckel, 1582 - 1586

Landscape with Christ and the disciples in the cornfield, print maker: Jan van Londerseel, David Vinckboons, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1601 - 1652

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"Exploring the Profane: A Journey through Art and Literature" Delve into the depths of human emotions and desires as depicted in various forms of art throughout history. From biblical tales to allegorical paintings, these captivating works offer glimpses into the profane aspects of our existence. In "Old Testament. Mattathias and the Apostate, " Gusta's drawing transports us back to a time of religious turmoil, where loyalty is tested and faith is challenged. "The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros" by an unknown artist showcases love in its purest form triumphing over earthly temptations. This oil on canvas masterpiece reminds us that true love transcends physical desires. A woman kneels on a chair, her hands clasped together in prayer, captured beautifully in the 1850 hand-coloured stereoscopic daguerreotype titled "A Woman Kneeling on a Chair Praying. " This image invites contemplation about devotion and spirituality. In "Allegory of Love Conquering Lust, " we witness love's power overpowering base desires. The oil on canvas painting portrays how genuine affection can conquer carnal impulses. "Mammon, " painted by an anonymous artist in 1906, depicts wealth personified as a deity. This thought-provoking piece raises questions about materialism's influence on our lives. The frontispiece from Athanasius Kircher's book "Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae" takes us into a world where light battles darkness—a metaphorical exploration of good versus evil that resonates even today. Sculpted from marble with meticulous detail, "Christ and Mary Magdalene" captures their complex relationship beyond conventional narratives—a portrayal that challenges traditional perceptions. Ancient miniatures representing jousts transport us to medieval times when chivalry mingled with passionate pursuits—an era where honor could be found amidst chaos and competition.