Polychromy Collection

Egyptian art. Nefertiti bust. Limestone and stucco. Neues Mu
Egyptian art. Nefertiti. 14th century B.C. Egyptian Princess, wife of Amenhotep IV Akhenaton. Bust. Limestone and stucco. It is believed to have been crafted in 1345 BC by the sculptor Thutmose

Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh Ramses III, who wears the Khepresh, making offerings to the gods. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Polychromed vase. Tomb of Kha. 1400 BC. Egypt
Egypt. Polychromed vase sealed with fabric. From the tomb of royal architect Kha (Deir el-Medina). 1400 BC. 18th dynasty. New Kingdom. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

Saint Barbara, c. 1470, by Master of the Statues of Koudewat
Master of the Statues of Koudewater (active c. 1460-1480). Statue of Saint Barbara, c. 1470. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Saint John of God, 1883. Sculpture by Agapit Vallmitjana i Barbany (1833-1905). Hospital of Saint John of God. Barcelona. Spain

Arch of the old cloister of the Santiago Cathedral
Reconstruction of an arch of the old cloister of the Santiago Cathedral. Mid 13th century. Compostela Workshop. Carved granite and remains of polychromy. On deposit from Santiago Cathedral, Galicia

Saint James the Pilgrim. Statue, 16th -17th centuries. Southern Germany. Polychromed wood. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

Altar depicting scenes from the life of St Martin of Tours
Altar frontal depicting scenes from the life of Saint Martin of Tours. Romanesque style. Lleida workshop. Polychromed board. Santa Maria de Palau de Rialb (Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain)

Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth. Carved polychrome wood. First half of 17th century. On loan, Santiago Cathedral. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago

Fragment of a frieze. Apse of First Cathedral. 7th century
Fragment of the frieze from the apse of the First Cathedral. 7th century. Sandstone with traces of polychromy. Cathedral of Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Large bowl. Painted ceramic. Mixteca-Puebla style. Late Postclassic Period (1350-1520 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure
From left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure. Painted ceramics. Nayarit style. Protoclassic Period (100 BC-250 AD). Western Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Plate with figurative and geometric decoration. Painted ceramic. Western culture. Late Postclassic Period (1250-1500 AD). Western Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Antropomorphic head. Head of the sacrificed. Palenque
Antropomorphic head. Head of the sacrificed. Drawn on the VIII sheet of the Excavation Memory. It was collected in 1787 by captain Antonio del Rio in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. Maya culture

Fragment of relief. It depicts the leg of the priest, wearing sandal. Drawn on the XI sheet of the Excavation Memory, was collected in 1787 by captain Antonio del Rio in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

The Descent from the Cross from Erill la Vall. 12th century
Romanesque art. Spain. The Descent from the Cross. Detail. Face. 12th century. Poplar and walnut wood with traces of polychromy. From the church of Santa Eulalia in Erill la Vall

4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical
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Coffin of Khonsu-hotep. Painted wood. 21st-22nd Dynasty. Egy
Coffin of Khonsu-hotep. Painted wood. 21st-22nd Dynasty. C. 950-900 B.C. Third Intermediate Period. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

10th Century BC 22nd Dynasty 900 900BC Ancient
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Canopic jars
Polychormed canopic jars. Used by the egyptians during the mummification to preserve the viscera. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal srvant. Egypt
Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants at the palace of pharaoh Niuserre. Entrance with relief depicting the dead on both sides of the door. Detail. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants. Egypt
Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants at the palace of pharaoh Niuserre. Entrance with relief depicting the dead on both sides of the door. Saqqara. Egypt

18th Century Alterlife Ancient Art Atef Crook
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Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, ca. 1450

Tournament Shield (Targe), German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Tournament Shield (Targe), German, ca. 1500

Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe), German, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe), German, 15th century

Shield, Italian, probably Bologna, ca. 1535. Creator: Girolamo da Treviso
Shield, Italian, probably Bologna, ca. 1535

Standing Shield, German, Erfurt, possibly early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Shield, German, Erfurt, possibly early 14th century

Standing Shield, German, Erfurt, 1385-87. Creator: Unknown
Standing Shield, German, Erfurt, 1385-87

Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, 1400-1450. Creator: Unknown
Parade Saddle, German or Tyrolean, 1400-1450

Tournament Helm (Kolbenturnierhelm), German, 1450-1500. Creator: Unknown
Tournament Helm (Kolbenturnierhelm), German, 1450-1500

The Resurrection, British, dated 1375. Creator: Unknown
The Resurrection, British, dated 1375

Hungarian-Style Shield, Eastern European, ca. 1500-1550. Creator: Unknown
Hungarian-Style Shield, Eastern European, ca. 1500-1550

The Resurrection, British, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Resurrection, British, 15th century

Infantry Shield (Pavise), Bohemian, possibly Chomutov (now Czech Republic), ca. 1450

Saddle, Central European, ca. 1400-1420. Creator: Unknown
Saddle, Central European, ca. 1400-1420

Shrine of the Virgin, German, ca. 1300. Creator: Unknown
Shrine of the Virgin, German, ca. 1300

Devotional Plaque, German, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Devotional Plaque, German, late 15th century

Miniature Relief of Hebrew Prophet Daniel (?) with Scroll, German, 1200-1225

Miniature Relief of a Saint Luke at His Writing Table, German, 1200-1225

Virgin and Child, German, ca. 1425-30. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, German, ca. 1425-30

Christ among the Doctors, German, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Christ among the Doctors, German, early 16th century

Saint Giles with Wounded Doe, German, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Giles with Wounded Doe, German, 15th century

Triptych with Virgin and Child and Saints, Italian, 15th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Triptych with Virgin and Child and Saints, Italian, 15th century (?)

The Entombment of Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saint John, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea, German or South Netherlandish, 1500-1510

Virgin and Child, Italian, 15th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, Italian, 15th century (?)

Book Box, Italian, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Book Box, Italian, 15th century. Inscription: MEDIXINA VIRTU VIVE (" live by the virtue of medicine" )

Saint Anna and Saint Joachim, German, ca. 1430-50. Creator: Unknown
Saint Anna and Saint Joachim, German, ca. 1430-50

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Polychromy, a technique of adding vibrant colors to sculptures and artworks, has been prevalent throughout history. In Egyptian art, the Nefertiti bust stands as a remarkable example of polychromed limestone and stucco. Housed in the Neues Museum, this masterpiece showcases the intricate details achieved through this ancient method. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Temple of Ramses III. Here, the pharaoh himself is depicted wearing polychromed attire that brings life to his majestic figure. This temple serves as a testament to how color was used not only for aesthetic purposes but also to convey power and status. The Tomb of Kha introduces us to another fascinating artifact from 1400 BC Egypt – a polychromed vase. Its vivid hues transport us back in time, offering glimpses into the artistic preferences and techniques employed during that era. Stepping outside Egypt's borders, we find ourselves admiring Saint Barbara by Master of the Statues of Koudewat from around 1470. The delicate application of various pigments on her sculpture adds depth and realism to her portrayal. Fast-forwarding centuries later brings us Saint John of God sculpted by Agapit Vallmitjana i B in 1883. This Spanish artwork demonstrates how polychromy continued to be embraced even during more modern times. In Cantabria's town Limpias resides an awe-inspiring piece known as The Christ of Limpias from the 18th century. Through skillful use of colors on woodwork, this sculpture evokes strong emotions among its viewers. Returning once again to Egypt's rich heritage takes us to Deir el-Bahari where we discover The Land of Punt within Hatshepsut's temple complex. Polychrome reliefs adorn these walls with scenes depicting trade expeditions between ancient Egyptians and Puntites – showcasing their cultural exchange through vibrant hues.