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

Door Boss: Bust of a Satyress
Northern Italian

Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus
Northern Italian; possibly Verona

Reclining Female Nude
Unknown Artist Italian, late 16th century

Rape of Proserpina
Unknown Artist Italian, mid-16th century

Return of the Prodigal Son
Unknown Artist (North Italian, 1500-1599) possibly Giuseppe Caletti (Italian, c. 1600 - c. 1660)

Garniture for Field and Foot Tourney at the Barriers
Northern Italian, Milan

Armor for the Joust
Northern Italian

Backplate
Northern Italian

Breastplate with Associated Skirt for Half-Armor
Northern Italian

Comb Morion
Northern Italian, probably Brescia

Armet
Northern Italian or Flemish

Close Helmet
Northern Italian

Burgonet
Northern Italian

Military Fork
Northern Italian

Breastplate
Northern Italian

Close Helmet for Tournament on Foot
Northern Italian, probably Milan

Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand
Northern Italian

Sallet
Northern Italian; probably Milan

Breastplate
Spanish or northern Italian