Orazio Gentileschi (alternatively: Orazio Gentileschi Lomi)
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Crown of Thornes, Painting depicting the New Testament scene of the Crucifixion where Christ is being held down before two men place a crown of thrones on his head.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0086; Public Notes:
David and Goliath, Painting of the Old Testament scene of David right before he beheaded Goliath. David is portrayed as a young boy standing above the fallen Goliath with a large sword. Goliath is portrayed as a giant in armor with his arms raised in defense., circa 1605-1607
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0091; Public Notes:
Judgment of Solomon, This scene depicts Solomon ordering a baby to be cut in half, while the mother of the child screams out.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.DUTC.0733; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, Image depicting the Madonna and Child in a contemporary context, the Virgin mother is identified by a halo while adoring the Christ child., circa 1603-1605
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0029; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, Painting depicts the Virgin Mother holding the Christ child while he sleeps.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0099; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, Paintings depicting the Virgin Mother, in contemporary dress breast feeding the Christ child. Mary is seen in side profile gazing down while the Christ child is depicted gazing up at his mother
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0097; Public Notes:
Portrait of a Woman, A bust portrait of a female in almost full profile. The subject is looking to the left of the image with her hair pulled back
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0114; Public Notes:
Portrait of a Young Woman, Bust portrait of a young woman seated. Woman has a headdress on and contemporary dress.The subject is making direct eye contact.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0101; Public Notes:
Saint Peter is Freed from Prison, An angel wraps his arms around Saint Peter, who is chained up by the ankles in a prison cell.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.DUTC.0736; Public Notes:
Salvation of Moses, Painting of the biblical scene where the baby Moses is found by the princess of Egypt. Moses is depicted in the arms of a woman with the basket at her feet, surrounded by six other women, the princess' handmaidens in contemporary dress.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0103; Public Notes:
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