"To paint requires peace of mind "
- Tiziano Vecellio (c.1477 – 1576)
Fauns and Nymphs
A rare painting by the ill-fated Dutch artist Johannes Torrentius (1589 - 1644). A member of the underground religious sect, the Rosicrucians, he was jailed for twenty-two years by the Authorities. Fauns and Nymphs entered Charles l of England's collection when the artist escaped there, and bears the ruler's seal on the rear. Returning to Holland Torrentius was again arrested and died in prison.
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The Old Masters are available for book illustrations, annual reports, paper and packaging, giftware, related products. You can license them in the following format: Original transparencies in 6 x 6 cm. (2¼ in.) format, high-resolution RGB drum scans on DVD or efficient and quick E-Mail or FTP upload.