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The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2011 » October

.... This tradition inspired young Vincent to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in religious life, ultimately, only to fail......? His lust for worldly pleasures had always been overseen and predominated by his overwhelming religious upbringing... Read More »
William Bouguereau

William Bouguereau-19th century artists ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/30/2009
.... Although widely known for his mythological and religious subjects, his paintings of tender mothers and children are considered his grandest creations... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » July

.... Capturing a pivotal moment in religious and art history, this painting would fill an important place in your art collection... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Glossary]
.... These traditional Burmese tapestries depicted scenes from various legends as well as events of religious importance. kaolin (china clay) - A fine white granite clay used in hard-paste porcelain... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2011 » April

.... Often referred to as the “traveling icon,” the triptych, whether painted or carved, was a portable, convenient, and often times breathtaking work of art that told some sort of story of religious significance......’s selection of triptychs, click here . To view M.S. Rau Antique’s selection of religious art, click here . Posted in M.S. Rau Blog | No Comments » For the Love of Tiffany... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2011 » July

...” used what they observed with the naked eye to explain everything from the changing seasons to their religious beliefs. But it wasn... Read More »

Paul de Lamerie Setting the Standard ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/16/2009
...was born in the Netherlands, where his Huguenot parents had fled from France to avoid religious persecution. The Edict of Nantes, a proclamation by Henri IV in 1598 protecting the religious liberties of the Huguenots... Read More »

Paul de Lamerie, Hester Batement, Paul Storr: The Great Georgian Silversmiths ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/14/2009
...was born in the Netherlands, where his Huguenot parents had fled from France to avoid religious persecution. The Edict of Nantes, a proclamation by Henri IV in 1598 protecting the religious liberties of the Huguenots... Read More »