Patronage
8 articles
The Artistic Tastes and Patronage of Marie-Antoinette
This article delves into the artistic preferences of Queen Marie-Antoinette, revealing her passion for precious objects …
The Heller Altarpiece: A Masterpiece by Albrecht Dürer
This study delves into the history of the magnificent triptych painted by Albrecht Dürer for his patron, Jacob Heller. K…
A New Hans Memling Masterpiece at the Louvre
A generous donation by the André family has enriched the Louvre's collection with a remarkable panel by Hans Memling, pr…
The Physiology of the Curious: A Profile of the Art Collector
This text delves into the complex world of the 19th-century art collector, portraying a figure driven by passion, rivalr…
Studies on Nicolas Poussin: His Early Works and the Richelieu Bacchanals
This study delves into the elusive early career of Nicolas Poussin, a period from which few works survive. It examines a…
Jacques Callot and Don Giovanni Medici: An Unpublished Correspondence
This article unveils previously unpublished correspondence from 1618 between the engraver Jacques Callot and his patron,…
The Moreau-Nélaton Collection: A Legacy of 19th-Century French Masters
The recent installation of the Moreau-Nélaton collection marks a major artistic event, celebrating the bold taste of thr…
Sabba da Castiglione: A Portrait of an Italian Renaissance Collector
During the Renaissance, the taste for beautiful things was an instinct, and the term 'curiosity' as we know it had not y…