6 Centuries of Art

Tiziano Vercelli - An Allegory of Prodence

1500

There are two levels on the painting, the top one containing three different heads of men and animals such as: a wolf, a lion and a dog. these heads represent the three ages of man: youth, maturity and old age.The first stage has an old man and a wolf, which represents 'old age'. the second stage in has a middle aged man above and a lion underneath, this represents the stage 'Maturity'. The third stage is to the right side has a young man above and a dog under, this represents 'Youth'.

Thomas Smith - Self Portrait

1600

This is a Portrait of Thomas Bock. it captures the way that he looked the time of the era he lived in.

Benin Kingdom - Commemorative Head of a King

1700

This is a metal idol made by the Benin Kingdom to represent one of their great kings. it is made to look like the king for his memory.

Thomas Bock - Eliza Sophia Portrait

1800

This is a portrait that Thomas Bock had painted of Eliza Sophia Tilly. It captures the different tones of the clothing and items well.

Juan Gris - Flowers

1900

This is a painting of flowers and several different items on a table. This painting shows the different tones and shades of the colours.

Tamen (Yang Xiaogang, Lai Shengyu) - Flag & Pumpkin

2100

This painting shows 2 men and one woman in a room. one man and the woman are staring out the window. It also shows the flag of the United States of America and a very odd looking pumpkin on the table.