Images Dated 11th January 2012

Nude Danae by Jean Straker

A woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light. A nude study by photographer Jean Straker inspired by the painting Danae by Rembrandt which appeared in his art photography book, Nudes of Jean Straker published by Charles Skilton Ltd in 1958. Straker was best-known for his nude photographic studies and for the ensuing prosecutions he endured under the Obscene Publications Act during the 1950s and 60s. This photography example of Straker's belief that photography could paint with light'.
c.1958

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Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length

659277 Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length, Wearing a Black Costume, Gold Chain, and an Elaborate Headdress, Holding a Book and a Rose Bud, (oil on panel) by Bruyn, Bartholomaeus the Elder (1493-1555); 48.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length, Wearing a Black Costume, Gold Chain, and an Elaborate Headdress, Holding a Book and a Rose Bud. Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder (1493-1555). Oil on panel. 48.2 x 35.5cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; German, out of copyright

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Portrait of a Lady Said to be of the Contarini Family, Bust Length

659378 Portrait of a Lady Said to be of the Contarini Family, Bust Length, Wearing an Elaborate Dress with Jewels and a Pearl Necklace and Earrings, (oil on canvas) by Montemezzano, Francesco (c.1540-c.1602); 57.2x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady Said to be of the Contarini Family, Bust Length, Wearing an Elaborate Dress with Jewels and a Pearl Necklace and Earrings. Francesco Montemezzano (ca. 1540-after 1602). Oil on canvas. 57.2 x 47cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; Italian, out of copyright

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