Early 17th-Century German School, Vita Christi, Thirty Miniatures

Early 17th-Century German School, Vita Christi, Thirty MiniaturesThis rather fascinating arrangement of early 17th century miniatures depicts thirty scenes from the life of Christ. The origins of this collection are unknown but its likely that the miniatures either formed part of a larger manuscript or served as a picture book illustrating the Vita Christi. In the top left, we see the Annunciation, whereby the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive a son by the power of the Holy

produced circa 1916

he undertook the mainstay of his training in Paris and

Medium: Oil on boardOverall size: 30” x 26” / 77cm x 66cmYear of creation: c

he’s recorded as ‘Geldorp’

rather than join his artistic brethren

he became renowned for roses

1895Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Heavy craquelure throughout and yellowing

she spots a familiar face - her small white cat

his biographer

This late 20th-century oil painting by Spanish artist Manuel Ruiz Ortega (b

for he is very much alive and interested

It’s said that he possessed a keen eye for detail and developed a solid reputation for the quality of his craft