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The fountain is a stunning centerpiece featuring a bronze sculpture of Mercury, the Roman messenger god. It is surrounded by colorful flowers, adding to its charm and elegance. The sculpture is part of the Andrew W. Mellon Collection, reflecting the gallery's rich history and dedication to showcasing masterpieces. It's a perfect blend of art and architecture, making the rotunda a serene and inspiring space.
[Source: NGA.gov]
A lovely cat lady forever immortalized in a masterpiece by Renoir.
On the eve of his departure from the asylum in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh painted an exceptional group of four still lifes, to which the National Gallery’s Roses belong. Van Gogh voluntarily entered the asylum in May 1889, after a period of mental instability, including the infamous incident where he cut off part of his left ear. He remained in the asylum until May 1890.
As the end of his stay in Saint-Rémy and the days ahead in Auvers-sur-Oise near Paris approached, Van Gogh conveyed his optimism and enthusiasm by painting flowers.
Left to Right:
“The Agony in the Garden”
“Christ Carrying the Cross”
“The Crucifixion”
“Christ in Limbo”
“The Resurrection”
Before the Gallery opened to the public in March 1941, its trustees decided that a program should be established to allow artists to copy the museum's masterpieces, not only for their own benefit but to help make these works available beyond the museum's walls.
“These beautiful flowers are part of the award-winning collection John S. Ames and Allen C. Haskell donated to the National Gallery in 1991 to honor our 50th anniversary.
“Much of the collection is Kurume azaleas, originally from Japan. Ames obtained these flowers with the help of famous plant explorer Ernest Wilson and brought them to the United States.
“When Haskell, a noted horticulturist and nurseryman, eventually took ownership of this collection, he added a substantial group of his own azaleas. The result is an outstanding display of the genus.” [Text accompanying the exhibit]
[Note: Kurume azaleas from Japan are popular in Bonsai culture and can bloom indoors.]
ALL PHOTOS WERE TAKEN BY ME
PHOTOGRAPHED PAINTING NUMBER IN MY DATABASE – RELIGIOUS PAINTING Nº 926/1135
AUTHOR: KALKAR, JAN JOEST VON (c.1460-1519)
NAME OF WORK: ANBETUNG DES CHRISTKINDES - ADORATION OF THE CHILD
TECNIQUES: OIL ON WOOD OF OAK - ÓLEO SOBRE MADEIRA DE CARVALHO.
YEAR: c.1500
DIMENSIONS: 46,2X27,5CM
COUNTRY: GERMANY
CITY: MUNICH
WHERE I TOOK THE PHOTO: ALTE PINAKOTHEK
THE YEAR WHEN I TOOK THE PHOTO: 2024
LINK THE AUTOR: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Joest
LINK THE WORK: www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/.../triptychon-mit...
LINK TO THE MUSEUM: www.pinakothek.de/de/alte-pinakothek
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