B.’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Almost There
Manjunath Kamath Indian, born 1972

Infantry Armor and Targe (Shield)
Master I.P.F. (Italian) Milan

Composite Field Armor
Italian, Milan

Composite Boy's Armor for Foot Tournament at the Barriers
South German; Augsburg

Three-Quarter Field Armor of Anime Construction
Michel Witz the Younger (Austrian, active 1525—60) Innsbruck

Tassels
Nasca Nazca Valley, south coast, Peru

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; Athens

Lekanis (Covered Dish)
Greek; Athens

Stamnos (Mixing Jar)
Attributed to the Chicago Painter Greek; Athens

Woman under Six Lights
Ralph M. Hattersley American, 1921–2000

Oct. 31, 1978 (Today Series, "Tuesday")
On Kawara American, born Japan, 1933-2014

Human Nature/Life Death
Bruce Nauman American, born 1941

Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Fragments
France, Lyon

Buddha Seated in Meditation
Thailand, Cambodia or Laos

Standing Female Nude
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928

Waraji or Zori and Tabi Socks
Japan

Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child
Spain, El Burgo de Osma

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Attributed to the Euaion Painter Greek; Athens

Pair of Earrings
Roman; probably Egypt