TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART

 

 

 

 

 

Parasurama Attacks Kartavirya

(scene from the Ramayama)

Date: 1765-1770

 

The Parasurama was a avatar of the Hindu god Visnu, that came to destroy the warrior who had killed Parasurama's foster father. This painting shows a battle, spirit of living as well as how to live for what you believe in.

 

African Cup

Made of Ivory

Dates: 1490-1530

 

This sculpture represents a woman holding a child somewhat like Madonna and child. The cup was often traded for other fancy pieces throughout the time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guercino's Lot and His Daughters

Artist: Giovanni Francesco Francesco Barbieri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"A Moment Supreme"

Vincent DaCosta Smith b. 1929 d. 2004

 

This painting was done to depict a funeral service of John Coltrane in New York City in 1967. Smith has painted Albert Ayler on saxophone and his brother Donald Ayler on the trumpet. They are playing at the actual funeral.