The Majolica Room (Renaissance art) in Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 22, 2005
Entrance of Majolica Room (Renaissance art) in Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013
Majolica Room (Renaissance art) in Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013
Renaissance art (Majolica Room) in Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013
Renaissance art in Majolica Room in Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 17, 2014
Renaissance art in Majolica Room in Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, January 2, 2016
Vendors of art booth at Texas Renaissance Festival. Plantersville, Texas, November 4, 2012
Green bearded vendor of art booth at Texas Renaissance Festival. Plantersville, Texas, October 11, 2009
Portraits art booth at Texas Renaissance Festival. Plantersville, Texas, November 4, 2012
Zulu Renaissance Writing Table for a Lady (1995-96, kiaat, copper, goldleaf, oil paint, and personal and found objects) by Cheryl R. Riley and some assorted paintings in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Guardians of the Secret" by Jackson Pollock (1943) and "Enigmatic Combat" by Arshile Gorky (1936-1937) behind Zulu Renaissance Writing Table for a Lady by Cheryl R. Riley (1996, wood, glass, metal, paper, paint, and plastic) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
A view of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) in Tallinn s Old Town, capturing a section lined with colorful and historically significant buildings. The yellow building on the left with the Estonian flag is Pikk 29. It houses the Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel, which occupies a historic merchant house first mentioned in 1355. The hotel connects through a courtyard to Lai Street, preserving much of its medieval structure and atmosphere. The grand pink building on the right (partially obscured) is Pikk 28, also known as the von Rosen Palace (von Roseni palee). Built in the 1670s, it is considered the finest example of Baroque architecture in Tallinn. It has served as the Embassy of Sweden since the 1990s and is notable for its intricate stucco decorations and portal. The yellow building next to the Swedish Embassy (on the immediate right foreground) is Pikk 27, home to another branch of the Estonian Handicraft House (Eesti Ka"sito"o"). This shop showcases high-quality traditional crafts, knitwear, and folk art, supporting local artisans. This section of Pikk Street is a prime example of the "long street s" historical role as a wealthy merchant avenue, featuring a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque facades that now house embassies, hotels, and boutiques. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Estonian Theatre for Young Audiences (formerly known as the NUKU Theatre), located at the corner of Lai 1 and Nunne streets. This corner building is a fine example of early 20th-century architecture (completed in 1907), originally built for the Nobility Club. It blends Neo-Renaissance elements (like the balcony) with Art Nouveau influences (evident in the curved corner and roofline). The warm uplighting emphasizes its elegant proportions and decorative cornice. The building houses Estonia s only professional puppet theatre, founded in 1952, and the Museum of Puppetry Arts. The museum entrance is typically around the corner or through the main glass doors seen here. The theatre complex has expanded over the years to include modern performance halls while retaining its historic fac,ade. The view looks down Nunne Street towards the Toompea hill area. To the right, you can see the edge of the city wall fortifications. The street is paved with traditional cobblestones, and the scene is quiet, likely captured in the late evening or early morning. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
