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Lucien Simon
A deeply atmospheric 1902 oil painting by Lucien Simon depicting a solemn, quiet meeting in a shadow-drenched interior.
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The Meeting of Jacob and Esau
Jacob Hogers
A dramatic 17th-century scene of reconciliation, rendered with striking chiaroscuro and rich earthy tones.
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Trictrac Players
Karel Emmanuel Biset
An evocative 17th-century genre scene depicting figures engaged in a game of backgammon amidst a social gathering.
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Portrait of the Sculptor Nikolaus Friedrich
Lovis Corinth
An expressive, painterly portrait of a sculptor in his studio, capturing the intensity of the creative process.
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Trompe-l’oeil: Letter Rack with a Pocket Violin and a Pistol
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
A sophisticated 17th-century trompe-l'oeil arrangement of personal items and letters behind a draped green curtain.
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James Smithson
James Roberts
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholar in academic dress, set against a verdant garden backdrop.
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Street Scene among Roman Ruins
Jan Both
A golden-hued Dutch Golden Age landscape depicting daily life amidst the monumental ruins of ancient Rome.
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A Funeral
Anna Ancher
A poignant and masterfully lit interior scene by Skagen artist Anna Ancher, depicting a community gathered in solemn mourning.
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The Good Drink
Jan Toorop
A contemplative, atmospheric portrait of an elderly woman captured with rich, expressive brushwork.
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Saint Augustine and Saint Monica
Gioacchino Assereto
A powerful Baroque study of faith and contemplation, featuring dramatic lighting and expressive characterization.
Contains nudity
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The Gross Clinic
Thomas Eakins
A dramatic and masterful display of 19th-century realism depicting a surgical clinic in progress.
Contains disturbing content
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Vanitas Still Life with Bust
Joannes de Cordua
This dramatic 17th-century vanitas painting uses stark lighting to emphasize symbolic objects of mortality and art.
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