Early 17th-Century Bolognese School, Annunciation, The Reading Madonna

Early 17th-Century Bolognese School, Annunciation, The Reading MadonnaThis exquisite early 17th century Italian oil painting, which probably originated in Bologna, Italy, depicts the Madonna reading. Its stylistically reminiscent of works by Lorenzo Costa (1460 1535). The subtle nuances of delicate porcelain skin glow with a divine and deeply spiritual light. Her right hand is held towards her heart, while her left is gently placed upon a book of hours. Her blessed status is demonstrated via a golden halo, which conveys

Hailing from Southampton

of which many were copied for private residences

returning so frequently that he was dubbed “William Broome of Ramsgate”

Medium: Watercolour on paperOverall size: 10” x 14” / 26cm x 36cmYear of creation: c

Royal Scottish Academy

And if we can judge his interests by his chosen subjects

Merveilleux Exploits du Célébre Houdini Paris

both in terms of composition and subject

An attractive impressionistic French landscape painting depicting a view across a field towards distant trees

Meyer von Bremen’s success was rewarded with various accolades including membership of both the Amsterdam and Berlin academies

Léon Printemps (1871-1945) depicting a wooded area under a moonlit sky

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 34” x 30” / 86cm x 76cmYear of creation: c