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The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870)
The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870)
The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife (1854) by Daniel Maclise (1906-1870). This significant event in Irish history is depicted as a sacrifice. The burning of Waterford city in the background, and Strongbow’s sword resting on a broken high cross symbolise the destruction of Ireland’s rich cultural history with the coming of the Anglo-Normans. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Ireland
Photo (c) National Gallery of Ireland
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Entering Jerusalem 3 (1994 – 96) by Hughie O'Donoghue (b.1953)
Entering Jerusalem 3 (1994 – 96) by Hughie O'Donoghue (b.1953)
Entering Jerusalem 3 (1994 – 96) by Hughie O'Donoghue (b.1953) is one of a series of works by this artist on the Passion of Christ. It sympathetically explores the events leading to the crucifixion, and relates them generally to the suffering of humanity. The warm dark tones and sfumato (smokey) treatment suggests emotion. Oil on canvas, 3 panels 280 x 744 cm Permanent Loan, The American Ireland Fund, 2006. Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm
Copyright Hughie O'Donoghue Studio
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Detail from 'Crowning the Victors at Olympia'
Detail from 'Crowning the Victors at Olympia'
Detail from 'Crowning the Victors at Olympia' showing Barry as Timanthes
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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Crowning of the Victors at Olympia
Crowning of the Victors at Olympia
Crowning of the Victors at Olympia with Barry as Timanthes
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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Snap Apple Night
Snap Apple Night
Snap Apple Night or All Hallows Eve by Daniel Maclise painted in 1832
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
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View of Cork from Audley Place
View of Cork from Audley Place
Detail from Butts' "View of Cork from Audley Place", c. 1760 showing Dutch-style houses on the left, and the 1724 Custom House on the right
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
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The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher
The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher
The Meeting of Wellington and Blücher, 1861 by Daniel Maclise
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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The Phoenix or Resurrection of Freedom
The Phoenix or Resurrection of Freedom
'The Phoenix or Resurrection of Freedom', etching with engraving, by James Barry c. 1776
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries
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Drunken Faun
Drunken Faun
Drunken Faun, 1826 by John Hogan
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
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Temptation of Adam
Temptation of Adam
The Temptation of Adam or Adam and Eve
Courtesy of Cork City Libraries



