In addition to the two special exhibits at the Franz Mayer Museum which I discussed in my last two posts, I had another reason for visiting last week. In addition to the vast collection of decorative arts, the Franz Mayer collection includes around 800 paintings and prints from Europe and Mexico dating from the 15th to the early 20th century. As with most museums, only a fraction of the collection is on permanent display. Recently, a new gallery was added to showcase some of the paintings and prints in the collection. Much of the work is by lesser-known artists, and some snobby art critics may even look down their noses at some of what is on display, but I found it interesting.
Painting of St. Christopher by an unknown artist
15th century, Kingdom of Aragón (in present-day Spain)
"Isabel de Medici" by Alessandro Allori
16th century, Florence, Italy
"Saxon Prince on Horseback" by Lucas Cranach the Elder
1553, Bavaria, Germany
"Vision of the Throne of God" by Albrecht Dürer
1511, Nuremburg, Germany
"Vanity" from the series "The Seven Deadly Sins" by Pieter Brueghal
1558, Flanders (present-day Belgium)
"Mary Magdalene Before Jesus" by Juan Correa
late 17th century, New Spain
"Portrait of Matias de Medici" by Justus Sustermans
1630, Flemish painter working in Florence
"Happy Companions", unknown artist
17th century, Flanders
"Construction of the Bridge of the City Blois" by Jean Baptiste Martin
1718, France
I will show you some more paintings from the collection in my next entry.
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