MOSMAN: An Illustrious Family (Europe to America)

MOSMAN: An Illustrious Family (Europe to America)

From Europe to America, discover generations of Mosman artists involved with the fresco technique used by famous artists such as Michelangelo. One is in an Institute of Art. Another painted a cathedral. Humble, our Mosman artists left a trace of the “Illustrious Family” who gave much, leaving behind beauty. Find the compelling story behind their art that dates back to Medieval Times. One Mosman ancestor held a celebration for a King as well as another celebration that included the firing of a cannon 151 times on the 4th of July. Another was an Olympic participant. Read the story behind a painting, “Hunt Par Force” with hawks and falcons. Find hidden churches, a debt note for one pair of wool socks. Discover the Mosman Coat of Arms and Family Weapon. Watch their world come alive: Napoleon’s Day of Naming and the first stock market, all of which affected our family. See our ancestor's signature from 1735 and read about their "wanderlust". Read about the famous Rasphuis, Beeldenstorm and more. Hear the whispers of the past as you walk down the forgotten path, experiencing times you never knew existed deep inside history. Well documented, come visit their lives, walk in their footsteps, feel the heartbeat of their lives, and experience their world. Their amazing stories, once forgotten, are now brought back to life. Most importantly, the compelling story behind their art once encompassed all Europe for centuries and influenced America when immigrants traveled the ocean, migrating by millions. Come hear the whispers of our ancestors.