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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 808897

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The image is a page from a book or album, featuring two black-and-white photographs of paintings. The page is labeled with the title "Two Gifts to the Fogg Museum. Paintings of St. Jerome by Josep de Ribera, 1598-1656, Spanish School, and Vittorio Crivelli, Fifteenth Century, Venetian School, respectively."

  1. Left Photograph:

    • The painting depicts St. Jerome, a prominent figure in Christian history known for his translation of the Bible into Latin.
    • The style of the painting is associated with the Spanish School, specifically the work of Josep de Ribera, a renowned Spanish painter from the Baroque period.
    • St. Jerome is portrayed in a contemplative pose, seated and partially draped, with a visible crucifix in his hand.
  2. Right Photograph:

    • This painting also depicts St. Jerome but in a different style and setting.
    • The style is attributed to the Venetian School, specifically the work of Vittorio Crivelli, a fifteenth-century artist.
    • St. Jerome is shown standing in a more ornate and detailed setting, holding a book and a cardinal's hat, symbolizing his scholarly and ecclesiastical roles.

The page also includes a handwritten note at the top left, which reads "Howard Crosman, Dec. 12, 1925," possibly indicating the name of the person who compiled or donated these images to the Fogg Museum. The page has some tape marks, suggesting it might have been part of a scrapbook or an album.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two black-and-white photographs affixed to its page. The photographs are of two different paintings, both depicting the same biblical figure, St. Jerome.

  1. Left Photograph:

    • The photograph shows a painting of St. Jerome by Jusepe de Ribera, dated 1636. The style suggests it belongs to the Spanish school of art.
    • In the painting, St. Jerome is depicted as an elderly man with a long beard, sitting in a contemplative pose. He is shown with an bare torso, holding a skull, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life.
    • The caption under this photograph reads: "TWO GIFTS TO THE FOGG MUSEUM. PAINTINGS OF ST. JEROME BY JUSEPE DE RIBERA, 1588-1656, SPANISH SCHOOL, AND VITTORIO CRIVELLI, FIFTEENTH CENTURY, VENETIAN SCHOOL, RESPECTIVELY."
  2. Right Photograph:

    • The photograph shows another painting of St. Jerome, this one by Vittorio Crivelli, dated to the 15th century, and associated with the Venetian school of art.
    • In this depiction, St. Jerome is shown as an elderly man with a long beard, dressed in scholarly attire, and often shown with attributes such as a book or a cardinal's hat, indicating his scholarship and piety.
    • The same caption under both photographs provides context for both artworks.

The page appears to be part of a collection or album, possibly compiled by someone named "Howard Cullman," as indicated by the handwritten note at the top of the page: "Howard C. Cullman, Dec. 10, 1920." The photographs are carefully arranged, and the page shows signs of age with slight discoloration and stains.

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The image shows an open book or magazine with two distinct illustrations inside.

  1. Left Illustration:

    • This is a portrait painting of a bearded man, likely St. Jerome, dressed in a white garment. The painting appears to be from the Spanish school of the 16th century by the artist Jusepe de Ribera, dated 1656.
    • The man is shown holding a small child in his lap.
  2. Right Illustration:

    • This is an engraving or print depicting another figure, also a bearded individual, likely representing another saint or significant religious figure. This figure is shown holding an open book or manuscript and appears to be wearing religious vestments and a hat.
    • The engraving is attributed to Vittorio Crivelli from the 15th century, Venetian School.

Below these illustrations, there is a caption that reads:
"Two Gifts to the Fogg Museum. Paintings of St. Jerome by Jusepe de Ribera, 1588-1656, Spanish School, and Vittorio Crivelli, Fifteenth Century, Venetian School, Respectively."

Additionally, the book has a dated notation from 1920 by Howard Crummett on the upper left corner of the page. There are some visible wear marks and paper damage around the edges, indicating that this is an old or archival document.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page featuring two artworks related to the figure of Saint Jerome.

  1. Left Image:

    • The left side displays a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Saint Jerome."
    • The painting depicts a bearded man in a contemplative pose, wearing a white tunic and a dark garment. He holds a book and a lion, a common symbol associated with Saint Jerome.
    • The painting is attributed to José de Ribera, dated between 1588 and 1656, and is identified as belonging to the Spanish School.
  2. Right Image:

    • The right side shows an engraving or print of Saint Jerome in a different style.
    • The engraving depicts Saint Jerome in a more traditional religious setting, dressed in a robe and mitre, holding a book and standing within an architectural niche.
    • This piece is attributed to Vittorio Crivelli, from the fifteenth century, and is noted as part of the Venetian School.
  3. Caption:

    • Below the images, there is a caption that reads: "Two gifts to the Fogg Museum: Paintings of St. Jerome by José de Ribera, 1588-1656, Spanish School, and Vittorio Crivelli, fifteenth century, Venetian School, respectively."
    • There is also a date and name in the top left corner of the page, "Harvard Crimson, Dec. 16, 1920."
  4. Additional Details:

    • The page has some signs of wear, with visible patches of tape and some creases.
    • There is additional text and newspaper clippings at the bottom of the page, which appear to be unrelated to the main content of the page.

This page seems to be part of a historical document or catalog, likely related to the Fogg Museum, detailing gifts of artwork to the museum.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or clipping album. The page features two artworks, each depicting St. Jerome, but created by different artists and from different schools.

  1. Left Image:

    • The artwork is a painting by Jusepe de Ribera from the Spanish school, dated 1588-1656.
    • The painting depicts an older man with a long beard, wearing a simple garment. He is holding a skull, a common symbol of mortality and penitence in Christian iconography.
    • The caption below the image states: "TWO GIFTS TO THE FOGG MUSEUM. PAINTINGS OF ST. JEROME BY JUSEPE DE RIBERA, 1588-1656, SPANISH SCHOOL."
  2. Right Image:

    • The artwork is an engraving by Vittore Crivelli from the Venetian school of the fifteenth century.
    • This depiction shows St. Jerome in a more traditional setting, likely within an architectural frame. He is dressed in scholarly robes and is holding an open book, symbolizing wisdom and his role as a scholar and translator of the Bible.
    • The caption below the image states: "AND VITTORIO CRIVELLI, FIFTEENTH CENTURY, VENETIAN SCHOOL, RESPECTIVELY."

The page is dated "Harvard Crimson, Dec. 14, 1920," indicating the clipping is from an edition of the Harvard Crimson newspaper from that date. The page appears to be carefully preserved, possibly in an album, with tape or glue used to secure the clippings.

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The image shows the interior of an open art portfolio or protective casing that contains two historical artworks. These artworks appear to be prints or reproductions of classical paintings, and they are presented as gifts to the Fogg Museum.

  1. Left Artwork:

    • It is a depiction of Saint Jerome, painted by Jusepe de Ribera, who was active between 1591 and 1652 and is associated with the Spanish School.
    • The image portrays Saint Jerome seated, dressed in white robes, with a long beard. He is holding a quill and appears to be in a contemplative or scholarly pose. Beside him is a skull, symbolizing mortality, and a book, likely representing his scholarly work, including the translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).
  2. Right Artwork:

    • This is a work from the Venetian School of the fifteenth century, attributed to Vittorio Crivelli.
    • The image depicts an elderly saint or religious figure with a long white beard, dressed in ecclesiastical robes. He is holding a scroll or manuscript, and a church model is placed beside him, suggesting his role in the church's architectural or administrative history.

The text at the bottom of the portfolio reads:
"Two gifts to the Fogg Museum. Paintings of St. Jerome by Jusepe de Ribera, 1591-1652, Spanish School, and Vittorio Crivelli, Fifteenth Century, Venetian School, respectively."

Additionally, there is a handwritten note on the left image that says "Howard Carson, Apr. 14, 1926," possibly indicating the donor or a significant date related to the donation.

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The image shows an open book or album page with two art reproductions displayed side by side. The left image is a painting of a seated, half-naked man (Saint Jerome) holding a human skull in his right hand. The right image is an illustration or painting of a bearded man (also Saint Jerome) dressed in robes and a hat, holding a small architectural model in his left hand and an open book in his right hand.

There is a handwritten note above the left image that reads, "Harvard Crimson, Dec. 16, 1920." Below the images, a caption describes them as follows:
"TWO GIFTS TO THE FOGG MUSEUM, PAINTINGS OF ST. JEROME BY JOSEPE DE RIBERA, 1588-1656, SPANISH SCHOOL, AND VITTORIO CRIVELLI, FIFTEENTH CENTURY, VENETIAN SCHOOL, RESPECTIVELY."

The page has some visible tape marks around the images, indicating that the pictures were affixed to the page. The edges of the book are slightly worn.

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The image shows a portion of a page from a scrapbook or album, with two affixed clippings of artwork, without addressing the obscured facial features in both clippings. On the left is a black and white reproduction of a painting showing a figure holding a skull, and on the right is an image of a Gothic arch containing a figure with a document or book. Below the images, there is text indicating that the paintings are gifts to the Fogg Museum and are works by Jusepe de Ribera and Vittorio Crivelli from the Spanish and Venetian schools, respectively, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The pieces of art are detailed and possess historical significance. The page itself shows signs of aging, with yellowing paper and tape marks. The protective red border is part of the scrapbook housing these images.

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The image depicts the cover of a book or catalog titled "Two Gifts to the Fogg Museum", which appears to be a publication related to art. The cover features two prominent illustrations:

  1. Left Illustration: A black-and-white portrait of a man, likely St. Jerome, depicted in a contemplative pose. He is shirtless, holding a skull, which symbolizes mortality and reflection—a common motif in religious art. The style suggests a Spanish School painting from the 17th century, attributed to José de Ribera (1588–1656).

  2. Right Illustration: An image of another figure, possibly St. Jerome again, but this time in a different context. He is dressed in religious attire, holding a book and a small architectural structure, possibly a model of a church or shrine. This illustration is attributed to Vittorio Crivelli, a Venetian School artist from the 15th century.

Additional Details:

  • Title and Caption: The text at the bottom of the cover reads:
    "Two Gifts to the Fogg Museum. Paintings of St. Jerome by José de Ribera, 1588–1656, Spanish School, and Vittorio Crivelli, Fifteenth Century, Venetian School, respectively."
    This indicates that the book or catalog discusses two significant paintings of St. Jerome donated to the Fogg Museum, one by Ribera and the other by Crivelli.

  • Design and Condition:

    • The cover has a maroon border and appears to be made of a sturdy material, possibly cloth or cardboard.
    • There are visible stains or marks on the cover, suggesting age or handling.
    • The top edge of the cover has a handwritten note: "Harvard Crimson, Dec. 18, 1920," which may indicate a historical reference or donation date.
  • Context: The Fogg Museum is part of the Harvard Art Museums, and this publication likely serves as a catalog or exhibition guide, highlighting the significance of these two paintings as gifts to the museum.

Summary:

The image shows the cover of a book or catalog titled "Two Gifts to the Fogg Museum", featuring two illustrations of St. Jerome by notable artists José de Ribera (Spanish School, 17th century) and Vittorio Crivelli (Venetian School, 15th century). The cover includes descriptive text and exhibits signs of age, with a handwritten note dated December 18, 1920. The design is simple yet formal, reflecting the academic and artistic nature of the content.

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An open book with a picture of a man on the left side and a drawing of a man on the right side. The picture of the man on the left side is a painting of a man with a skull in his hand, and the drawing of the man on the right side is a drawing of a man holding a book. The book has a red border and is placed on a white surface.