Old Masters
See what a bustling Canaletto scene would look like emptied of people
José Manuel Ballester, the Spanish artist behind a series of reimagined Old Master paintings shared widely online during the coronavirus pandemic, has created a new work to help raise funds for Italy’s Pinacoteca de Brera
'Ultimate masterpiece': Van Eyck drawing— rarely seen due to fragility—goes on display for first time in a decade
Exhibited from today at Dresden’s Kupferstich-Kabinett, the picture of an old man is the only undisputed drawing by the Dutch Old Master that survives
Friends with benefits: art dealers cosy up to auction houses for online sales
As part of a growing trend, Sotheby's is launching The Dealer's Eye, two sales of works consigned by nearly 40 Old Master galleries in London and New York
Unknown masterpiece? Picture 'likely' based on lost Vermeer to be unveiled in Antwerp
A Young Woman with a Wine Glass and a Musician playing a Tenor Recorder could be a copy of a work by the great Dutch painter
Organisers of Van Eyck blockbuster bank on possible €3.5m insurance payout to refund ticketholders
“Once in a lifetime exhibition”, which closed early due to the coronavirus outbreak, will not be extended
This facsimile of a late 16th-century Italian manuscript on how to fence is a masterpiece of draughtsmanship
Camillo Palladini was a master swordsman whose work has been lost for centuries until this publication
Here are the most visited Old Master exhibitions of 2019
The hype surrounding major anniversary celebrations saw big turnouts for Bruegel, Leonardo and Rembrandt
This book makes an arresting argument for the foundations of modern art
The Hamburger Kunsthalle’s exhibition catalogue groups Tiepolo, Fragonard and Goya as forerunners of Modernism
Three paintings—including valuable Van Dyck portrait—stolen from Oxford University gallery
London-based Old Masters dealer says that the works are “an unusual group to steal—neither priceless nor small fry”
Titian’s poesie reunited at London's National Gallery—but is it with the right Danaë?
Renaissance specialists are divided as to which painting is the one commissioned by Philip II of Spain: the one at London's Apsley House or the one at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid
Titian’s ‘remarkable’ poesie paintings reunited for first time in 440 years
The masterpieces produced for Philip II will go on show at London's National Gallery before touring to Edinburgh, Madrid and Boston
Old Master scandal dealt fresh blow as Court of Appeal rejects arrest warrant
French investigation into Giuliano Ruffini, the prime suspect in the case, is hampered by Milan ruling
Unknown Dürer drawing to be sold by London dealer
One of very few examples in private hands, the work from an American collection is coming to the market via Agnews
Largest ever number of Raphaels gathered for ‘mega-exhibition’ in Rome
Survey at the Scuderie del Quirinale is jointly organised by the Uffizi in Florence and will focus on the Renaissance master's crucial Roman period
Can you teach an Old Master fair new tricks?
While auction houses are more aggressive and newer works dominate the global market, Tefaf’s exhibitors remain resolute
Old Master scandal: Italy rejects European arrest warrant for painter connected to forgery case
Lino Frongia was arrested in September as part of a major investigation involving works purportedly by Lucas Cranach, Frans Hals, Parmigianino, Gentileschi and Bronzino
Newly attributed Artemisia Gentileschi painting of David and Goliath revealed in London
Restored work—with “Artemisia” signature—will be shown by conservation studio during major National Gallery exhibition
Old Masters, new tricks: Chatsworth House drawings are off to Sheffield
Almost 60 works by artists including Rembrandt, Annibale Carracci and Sebastiano del Piombo will go on show at the Millennium Gallery
Alleged Bronzino seized from the Alana Collection in connection with ongoing Old Master scandal
French customs officials have barred the return of Saint Cosmos to the US following its inclusion in a show at the Jacquemart André Museum in Paris
Sticking it to the man: first look at 'feminist icon' Artemisia Gentileschi's works for National Gallery show
Exhibition on rediscovered 17th-century artist, which includes rare loans, is due to open in London in April
Disneyfication at the National Gallery? Plus, the problem with deaccessioning in the UK
The stigma around state museums selling works means that other institutions dare not buy them; and a frank review of the National Gallery's Leonardo exhibition
Dutch dealer promises new Rembrandt discoveries in five-volume publication
Part one focused on early years of Old Master's career will be published in 18 months
New perspectives on an Old Master: Andrea Mantegna show to open in Turin
Exhibition at Palazzo Madama promises an impressive number of works—and a fresh view of the Renaissance master's legacy
'Christmas dinner without the turkey': little festive cheer at Sotheby's Old Masters sale
December auction generates less than half the total of last year's sale, with several lots failing to sell
Tiepolo and Giovanni di Paolo spark excitement in underpowered Christie’s Old Master sale
Auction raised more than last year but supply still limited as Brexit-dominated general election looms
Object Lessons: the best of London Art Week
From a miracle scene seized by Nazis to a pensive painting by Joseph Wright of Derby, our pick of highlights from this week's auctions and fairs
Rediscovered Rubens to star in Sotheby's Old Masters sale in New York
Painting depicting the Holy Family in an evening landscape has been owned by a Manhattan family for more than 60 years
UK buyer bags Artemisia Gentileschi painting for a record €4.8m in Paris
Work depicting Roman heroine Lucretia was in a private collection for 40 years
A portrait of Rembrandt sold for more than 30 times its estimate—could it be by the Dutch master himself?
High price for painting at Christie’s in New York last week is prompting speculation but expert says his money is on Isaac de Jouderville