Mecenat Collection

Misia Sert, 1898 (b/w photo) (b/w photo)
3434449 Misia Sert, 1898 (b/w photo) (b/w photo); (add.info.: Art. Photo d'Alfred Natanson, France, vers 1898. Art. Misia Sert, wife of the french patronThadee Natanson at the "Relais")

Art. The french patron Tadeusz Natanson (Thadee Natanson), husband of Misia Sert. Photo, France, c.1898 (b/w photo)
3434435 Art. The french patron Tadeusz Natanson (Thadee Natanson), husband of Misia Sert. Photo, France, c.1898 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Art. Photo, France, vers 1898. Art)

Madonna della Ghiaia with Sponsor Painting by Iacopo Negretti dit Palma il Giovane (the young) (1548-1628)
VEN5027799 Madonna della Ghiaia with Sponsor Painting by Iacopo Negretti dit Palma il Giovane (the young) (1548-1628) 17th century Church Sant'Agostino

Art. The french painter Henri de Toulouse Lautrec sleeping at the "Relais"
3434434 Art. The french painter Henri de Toulouse Lautrec sleeping at the "Relais", house of the couple Thadee Natanson and Misia Sert at Villeneuve sur Yonne

Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, 1656 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4665450 Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 316x276 cm; Prado, Madrid

Francois Mansart, architect of the king
LSE4095921 Francois Mansart, architect of the king by Namur, Louis de (1627-93) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Francois Mansart)

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382)
JLJ4568250 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 15th century B.N. Paris by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The architect Louis Visconti (1791-1853) presents to Napoleon III the plan of the new
JLJ4576434 The architect Louis Visconti (1791-1853) presents to Napoleon III the plan of the new Louvre Painting of Ange Tissier (1814-1876) 1865, oil on canvas, 1.78 x 2.31 m

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft on currency (probably De Moneta
JLJ4568258 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft on currency (probably De Moneta) by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 14th century B.N

Gersaints sign. Edme Francois Gersaint (1694-1750) was an art merchant
JLJ4566137 Gersaints sign. Edme Francois Gersaint (1694-1750) was an art merchant. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). 1720

The century of Francois 1st: Francois 1st King of France received the painting of
JLJ4607245 The century of Francois 1st: Francois 1st King of France received the painting of the Holy Family at Fontainebleau

Detail of the painting: The century of Francois 1st: Francois 1st King of France receives
JLJ4607306 Detail of the painting: The century of Francois 1st: Francois 1st King of France receives in Fontainebleau the painting of the Holy Family

The Virgin of Humility and Child Adores by Lionel d Este (Leonello d
JLJ4585856 The Virgin of Humility and Child Adores by Lionel d Este (Leonello d Este) (Lionello) Wood painting by Jacopo Bellini (1400-1470) 1450 Sun

Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382)
JLJ4568252 Coin minting in the Middle Ages. Miniature from a draft by Nicolas Oresme (1320-1382). 15th century B.N. Paris by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Virgin of Pity (Pieta) Painting by Fernando Gallego (ca. 1440-1507) 1470 Sun
JLJ4579415 Virgin of Pity (Pieta) Painting by Fernando Gallego (ca. 1440-1507) 1470 Sun. 1, 25x1, 09 m Madrid, Prado Museum by Gallego, Fernando (1440-1507); Prado, Madrid

Virgin and Saint Mary Magdalene Painting by the Master of the View of Sainte-Gudule
JLJ4585456 Virgin and Saint Mary Magdalene Painting by the Master of the View of Sainte-Gudule (15th century) (ec.flam.) 1475 Liege museum of Fine Arts by Master of the View of St

Ambroise Vollard (1868-1939) with a red scarf, merchant of paintings
JLJ4582720 Ambroise Vollard (1868-1939) with a red scarf, merchant of paintings, by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), circa 1899, (oil on canvas) by Renoir

The meeting or "Hello Mr. Courbet". Meeting between Alfred Bruyas
JLJ4569719 The meeting or " Hello Mr. Courbet". Meeting between Alfred Bruyas and Gustave Courbet. Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), 1854. Fabre Museum, Montpellier

Le salon musique au chateau de la Malmaison en 1812 Painting by Auguste Garneray
JLJ4683220 Le salon musique au chateau de la Malmaison en 1812 Painting by Auguste Garneray (1785-1824) 1812 Sun. 0, 66x0, 91 m Malmaison, musee du chateau by Garneray

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Mecenat: A Legacy of Patronage and Artistic Support" Throughout history, the concept of mecénat has played a pivotal role in fostering artistic endeavors and cultural heritage. From the grandeur of Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, an exquisite oil on canvas masterpiece from 1656, to the architectural marvels crafted by François Mansart for King Louis XIV, mecénat has left an indelible mark. Even in medieval times, mecénat thrived as seen through coin minting depicted in Nicolas Oresme's miniature drafts. The Middle Ages also witnessed Edme Francois Gersaint's influence as an art merchant through his iconic sign. This era was further enriched by Lionel d'Este's Virgin of Humility and Child Adores painting that exudes divine serenity. The Renaissance period brought forth François Ier's reign where he received remarkable paintings showcasing his century's essence. Detailing this time is a captivating scene where François Ier receives homage as depicted in another draft by Nicolas Oresme. Mecénat transcends borders and eras; it extends to Fernando Gallego’s Pieta painting capturing profound emotions with its delicate brushstrokes from around 1470. Similarly, the Master of the View of Sainte-Gudule immortalized Virgin Mary Magdalene alongside Saint Mary Magdalene herself in their shared devotion. From architects like Louis Visconti presenting plans to Napoleon III for new structures to artists like Lionel d'Este and Fernando Gallego creating timeless masterpieces—mécenat remains a testament to humanity’s enduring appreciation for artistry throughout centuries, and is through patronage that these works have survived, enriching our lives today with their beauty and historical significance.