Andrea Meldola Collection

Venus blindfolds Cupid's eyes, mid-16th century. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Venus blindfolds Cupid's eyes, mid-16th century

The Finding of Moses, between 1515 and 1573. Creators: Battista del Moro, Andrea Schiavone
The Finding of Moses, between 1515 and 1573

Christ Healing Lepers, between 1540 and 1563. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Christ Healing Lepers, between 1540 and 1563

Christ before Pilate, mid-16th century. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Christ before Pilate, mid-16th century

The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, 16th century. Creator: After Marco Angolo del Moro
The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, 16th century

Seated Youth in Profile, 18th century. Creators: Unknown, Andrea Schiavone
Seated Youth in Profile, 18th century

The Flight into Egypt, 1540 / 50. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The Flight into Egypt, 1540/50. Attributed to Andrea Meldolla Schiavone

The Finding of Moses, 1540s. Creator: Battista del Moro
The Finding of Moses, 1540s

The marriage of Saint Catherine, 1550-60. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The marriage of Saint Catherine, 1550-60

Christ Healing the Lepers, ca. 1545 (?). Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Christ Healing the Lepers, ca. 1545 (?)

St. Paul Preaching in Athens, ca. 1548-53. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
St. Paul Preaching in Athens, ca. 1548-53

Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1553-60 (?). Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1553-60 (?)

Bust of a woman flanked by three women on each side, set within an elaborate frame, ca. 1540-80. Formerly attributed to Andrea Schiavone. After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau

Young woman drinking from a bowl, an old woman standing in front of her, set within an elaborate frame, ca. 1540-80. Formerly attributed to Andrea Schiavone. After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau

The Cumeaean sibyl walking to the right and carrying a tray, followed by three women, set within an elaborate frame, ca. 1540-80. Formerly attributed to Andrea Schiavone

Saint Paul preaching in Athens, ca. 1548-53. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Saint Paul preaching in Athens, ca. 1548-53

Mutius Scaevola placing his hand in the flames (left half of a composition, whose right half shows woman extending her right arms towards an altar), ca. 1540

Cupid viewed from behind with an arrow in his raised right hand, ca. 1543-45

A saint, possibly Matthew, holding a staff and a book, ca. 1540-50

The Virgin and Child accompanied by saints, ca. 1540-50. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The Virgin and Child accompanied by saints, ca. 1540-50

Saint James Major holding a staff and a book facing right, from Christ and the Apostles, ca. 1548-50

The Virgin and Child accompanied by saints, ca. 1550. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The Virgin and Child accompanied by saints, ca. 1550

Mercury standing holding a cadecus in his right hand, a lyre in his left, ca. 1536-40

Apollo at right holding a bow chasing Daphne at the left, ca. 1538-40

Judith with her sword raised in her right hand and placing the head of Holofernes in the sack with her left, ca. 1540-45

The mystic marriage of Saint Catherine, ca. 1550. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The mystic marriage of Saint Catherine, ca. 1550

Apollo and Daphne, ca. 1538-40. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Apollo and Daphne, ca. 1538-40

Bacchic revel with Silenus riding a goat in the centre, ca. 1540-43

An apostle holding a staff facing left, ca. 1540-60. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
An apostle holding a staff facing left, ca. 1540-60

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1542-46. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1542-46

Moses and the burning bush, ca. 1544-47. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Moses and the burning bush, ca. 1544-47

Christ as the Savior holding a globe, from Christ and the Apostles, ca. 1548-50

Saint Paul holding a sword and a book, from Christ and the Apostles, 1540-63. The sword is a reminder of the means of his martyrdom

Moses showing the quails to the Israelites (the miracle of the quails and manna), ca. 1545

The miraculous draught of the fishes, Christ at the right accompanied by apostles in the boat, ca.1548-52

The presentation of Christ in the temple, ca. 1543-46. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The presentation of Christ in the temple, ca. 1543-46

The Holy Family, an angel holding flowers approaching from the right, ca. 1550-53

Various Saints Witnessing John the Baptists Homage to the Infant Christ

The lamentation over the dead Christ, ca. 1545-50. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The lamentation over the dead Christ, ca. 1545-50

Christ addressing a group of women seated and standing on steps, ca. 1541-44

Mars standing at the left leaning on a shield, Cupid at the right, ca. 1542-46

Saint James Minor from Christ and the Apostles, ca. 1548-50. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Saint James Minor from Christ and the Apostles, ca. 1548-50

The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, 1540s. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, 1540s

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Andrea Meldola, also known as Andrea Schiavone, was a talented Italian painter and printmaker during the 16th century. His works encompassed various themes and subjects, showcasing his versatility and skill. One of his notable pieces is "The Flight into Egypt, " created between 1540-50. In this painting, Schiavone depicts the biblical scene of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus fleeing to Egypt. The artist's attention to detail and use of vibrant colors bring this narrative to life. Another remarkable artwork by Meldola is "The Finding of Moses, " painted in the 1540s. This piece portrays the moment when Moses was discovered floating in a basket among reeds. Through delicate brushstrokes and careful composition, Schiavone captures the tension and emotion surrounding this significant event. In "The Marriage of Saint Catherine" (1550-60), Meldola showcases his ability to depict religious scenes with grace and elegance. This painting portrays Saint Catherine's mystical marriage to Christ with intricate details that highlight her devotion. Meldola's talent for storytelling can be seen in "Christ Healing the Lepers" (ca. 1545). Here he illustrates Jesus' compassion towards those suffering from leprosy, emphasizing their hope for healing through divine intervention. One cannot overlook Meldola's portrayal of St. Paul Preaching in Athens (ca. 1548-53). With dynamic figures set against an architectural backdrop, he captures both the intensity of Paul's message and its impact on his audience. "The Adoration of the Magi" (ca. 1553-60) exemplifies Meldola's mastery at creating richly detailed compositions filled with symbolism and religious significance. Beyond these religious narratives are portraits that showcase Meldola's ability to capture human emotions intricately: Busts of women flanked by others reveal his skill at depicting the beauty and complexity of female subjects.