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Refreshing the Thirsty
Michiel Sweerts
A masterful 17th-century scene of charity, featuring dramatic light and lifelike figures in a Roman street setting.
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Great Fish Market
Joachim von Sandrart the Elder
A dramatic and detailed Baroque genre scene showcasing an abundant collection of marine life at an old-world fish market.
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Banquet Scene with a Lute Player
Nicolas Tournier
A dramatic 17th-century banquet scene captured with striking chiaroscuro lighting and rich, moody textures.
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Philip II of Spain Honours Don John of Austria
Karel Ooms
A solemn and masterful historical depiction of Spanish royalty within the atmospheric shadows of a grand cathedral.
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Mercury, Argus and Io
Govert Flinck
A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrayal of the mythological story of Mercury and Argus, featuring rich chiaroscuro.
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The Death of Pietro Aretino
Anselm Feuerbach
A theatrical mid-19th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of sudden tragedy amidst a lavish Renaissance-style feast.
Contains disturbing content
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The Slaughtered Ox
Abraham van den Hecken the Younger
A striking 17th-century Dutch genre painting depicting a flayed ox, showcasing the era's mastery of light and realism.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele
Theodoor Rombouts
A majestic 17th-century Flemish allegory of justice, characterized by dramatic lighting and intricate symbolic detail.
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