Seriousness Collection (#2)

Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. Artist: Jean Bellegambe
Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. Artist: Jacob de Backer
The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Madonna and Child, late 14th / early 15th century. Artist: Taddeo di Bartolo
Madonna and Child, late 14th/early 15th century

Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. Artist: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. From a private collection

Portrait of Richard Milles, (probably 1760s). Artist: Pompeo Batoni
Portrait of Richard Milles, (probably 1760s). This portrait of Milles, who was Member of Parliament for Canterbury, was probably painted when he was in Rome whilst undertaking the Grand Tour

Self-portrait, c1850-1867. Artist: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Self-portrait, c1850-1867. From a private collection

Lord Nelson, c1797-1805. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Lord Nelson, c1797-1805

Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Guard, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Guard, 17th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal

Boy with Drum, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Boy with Drum, 17th century

Simon the Apostle, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Simon the Apostle, 17th century. From the Kunsthaus, Zurich

Portrait of an Old Man, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Man, 17th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn ?, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn (?), 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, Russia

Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666

Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. Artist: Bernardo Strozzi
Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. From a private collection

Portrait of the Marquis of Marigny, 1755. Artist: Louis Tocque
Portrait of the Marquis of Marigny, 1755. The Marquis of Marigny was an architect and the brother of Madame de Pompadour. From Madame de Pompadours upper apartments, the Palace of Versailles

Tobit and Anna, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Tobit and Anna, 1626. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee
The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, presents her children, saying: Here are my riches and my jewels. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Mrs Pemberton, c1535. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Mrs Pemberton, c1535. From the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

BONIFACE VIII. Pope of Rome (1294-1303). Painting. ITALY. Florence. Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery)

Portrait of eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) through the leaves in the jungle, Rwanda, Africa
Close-up portrait of a male eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) through the leaves in the jungle; Rwanda, Africa

Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Study, 1716-1718. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Study, 1716-1718. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

St Jacques, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
St Jacques, 18th century. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest, Hungary

Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. From the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Danae, 16th century. Artist: Titian
Danae, 16th century. From a private collection, New York, USA

Portrait of a Lady, La Schiavona ( The Dalmatian Woman ), c1510-1512. Artist: Titian
Portrait of a Lady, La Schiavona ( The Dalmatian Woman ), c1510-1512. From the National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. Artist: Titian
The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. From the National Gallery, London

Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. Artist: Titian
Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. The triple-headed beast - wolf, lion and dog - is a symbol of prudence. From the National Gallery, London

ZALD͖AR, Rafael (1834 - 1903). Presidente of El
ZALD͖ AR, Rafael (1834 - 1903). Presidente of El Salvador (1876-1885). Oil

AVELLANEDA, Nicol᳠(1837-1885). Argentinian politician
AVELLANEDA, Nicol᳠ (1837-1885). Argentinian politician. President of the Republic from 1874 to 1880. Oil

ASCASUBI, Hilario (1807-1875). Argentinian poet. Oil. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

A pair of rather stern-faced brothers
A splendid photograph with a real air of mystery about it - depicting a pair of rather stern-faced brothers Date: circa 1920s

GAYARRE, Juliᮠ(1844-1890). Spanish. Painting
GAYARRE, Juliᮠ (1844-1890). Spanish. Painting

GAMA, Vasco da (1469-1524). Portuguese navigator. Painting

Feast or Flagellation
While those who live for the moment feast and frolic, others who recognise the seriousness of our life on Earth flagellate themselves to the greater glory of God

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"Exploring the Depths of Seriousness: A Glimpse into Art's Reflections" Art has always been a powerful medium for expressing various emotions, and one such emotion that often captivates us is seriousness. From the somber expressions in "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" by Leon-Maxime Faivre to the serene yet profound gaze of the "Virgin and Child" from the 16th century, these artworks offer glimpses into moments where gravity takes center stage. In early 15th-century paintings like "Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, " we witness religious figures embodying an air of solemnity as they carry out their divine duties. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's "Seated Female Nude" further explores seriousness through its introspective portrayal of vulnerability and self-reflection. Moving on to more narrative pieces, Titian's "The Holy Family with a Shepherd" depicts a scene filled with reverence and contemplation. Meanwhile, Jacopo Tintoretto's provocative masterpiece "Leda and the Swan" raises questions about power dynamics amidst its serious undertones. Emmanuel Tzanes' intricate iconography in his rendition of "Virgin and Child icon" showcases devotion intertwined with deep spiritual significance. Kitagawa Utamaro's ukiyo-e print titled "Lovers in an Upstairs Room, " from The Poem of the Pillow series, delves into themes of intimacy while maintaining an underlying sense of seriousness. Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna's untitled mid-19th-century painting evokes empathy through its depiction of poverty-stricken individuals facing hardships with unwavering determination. James Barry’s captivating artwork called “Jupiter Beguiled by Juno” portrays a mythological tale infused with moral lessons that demand our earnest attention.