“Holy Family”, 17th century

Oil on copper depicting the Holy Family Panciatichi – or Holy Family with the Infant Saint John, in a carved gilded wooden frame.

17th century

Tuscan school

 

“Princely child with his dog”, 18th century

Oil on canvas depicting a princely child with his dog, the boy dressed in a robe and holding a bow (symbol of monarchical power) with a handle in the shape of an eagle’s head, the dog wearing an earring in the shape of a pompom ring.

18th century

Italy

“Portrait of Lucelle”, 17th century

Oil on panel “Portrait of Lucelle”, Latin inscription: “Lucelle aetatis 16”: Lucille at the age of 16.

Lucylle, or Lucille, is a given name of Arabic and Latin origin derived from “lux,” meaning “light,” celebrated on December 13.

17th century

France

Double portrait of women, around 1780

Oil on canvas depicting a double portrait of women, probably a study. The two people depicted in double portraits are usually related to the same couple, the same family, or a shared friendship.

German school

Circa 1780