Still life painting gained recognition as an independent subject in American art in the 17th century but was considered low on the art hierarchy behind history paintings and portraiture, until the late 19th century. The genre gained…
In The Gallery: Still Life of Peaches and Grapes by Edward Chalmers Leavitt, 1884
by Curatorial Intern, in Art
Oct
09
In the Gallery: Beggars Gambling by Pieter Verelst
by Cummer Museum Admin, Director of Art Education in Art, Education
Jul
16
The Verelst family was something of an artistic dynasty. Pieter Harmensz Verelst was born in Dordrecht around 1618. In 1656, the artist…
What’s in a Name? – The Story of How Saint Johns River Got its Name
by Cummer Museum Admin, Director of Art Education in Gardens
Aug
09
The longest river in the State of Florida, the Saint Johns River stretches over 275 miles, and creates the outer border of the Museum’s historic Gardens. The great Saint Johns is one of only…
Jun
28
Rubens was known as a 17th century Flemish baroque painter who’s known for his…
In the Gallery: Sassoferrato (Giovanni Battista Salvi) – Praying Madonna
by Curatorial Intern, in Art
May
08
Italian painter, Giovanni Battista Salvi was born in Sassoferrato, from where he got his nickname. During the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Italy, it was customary for artists to…
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