About Paul Herman Expertise I can answer many questions about art theory & history though my knowledge in certain areas of history go deeper than others. I can also confidently offer answers about technique & materials in most fine art methods except copper engraving where I am still learning.
Experience Being a second generation painter forms the greatest part of my education, I grew up in my parent's studios & by 16 was a professional painter/sculptor.
Publications A few articles about art theory & being an artist on my blog if you are interested in seeing a sample of my writing: http://www.HermanStudios.com/blog.html
Education/Credentials 'A' levels in London (Kingsway & Princeton) & an unfinished degree (3 years) at NYUB (state university at Buffalo, NY)
Past/Present Clients Some are mentioned on my site, several are European nobility otherwise I guess the most 'quotable in a blurb sense' were Saks fifth avenue both in NYC (where though many including, Andy Warhol & Jasper Johns, have appeared in their windows I was the first commissioned artist in their history) & Beverly Hills.
Expert: Paul Herman Date: 2/13/2008 Subject: Uffizi Painting in Florence, Italy
Question QUESTION: I have been trying to locate an image of a Oil Painting that my wife and I saw in the Uffizi Museum in Florence, Italy in June of last year.
It was located in Room 22, and was entitled "Cristo Coronato Di Spine" by Luca di Leida.
As we have researched to find it, we have come to find out this artists name is Lucas van Leyden (from Holland).
I have searched everything I know to find even a picture (image) of this painting, but cannot.
(Lucas Leyden does have an etching called “Christ crowned with thorns.” But the work we observed was not an etching or engraving) We wrote down the Title and Artist, but we are wondering if the name plate was correct.
The painting we seek is of the Crucifixion of Christ (On the Right side of the canvas), but has a lot of symbolism of Christ's life/passion - including dice (or lots), a rooster, and we believe even some handcuffs (or shackles) seeming to be in an adjacent house or room/kitchen on a table (Left side of canvas). Also, the painting is very dark overall.
Another possibility could be that it is called "The Moking of Christ," by Leyden, but the Uffizi'z site won't give image. I am beginning to wonder if it is Leyden's at all. (His are mostly engravings)
Is there anyway you could identify the name of this painting or send me a thumbnail image of it so we can verify? No one I can contact at the Uffizi speaks English.
It would really mean a lot!
Thanks.
Mark Carter
carter_mark@capitolcitychurch.com
ANSWER: Hi again Mark. Since we communicated through Outlook you are still on my list of unanswered questions here at all experts, writing this note should put you on the 'answered list'.
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QUESTION: I truly appreciate your time.
Do you have any advice on somewhere else or someone else to turn to?
Mark
Answer Here are two I haven't been through entirely. The first is an image bank the second will look for anything published in Italy of the search term you introduce (artist, title, subject). Good luck!
