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The First Day of School
Jean Baptiste Vanmour
An evocative 18th-century scene of an Ottoman school procession by Jean Baptiste Vanmour.
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Pastor Sören Blowing Out the Candle
Hans Smidth
A moody and atmospheric scene capturing a quiet moment of ritual by candlelight.
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The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz
Adriaan de Lelie
A sophisticated late 18th-century interior capturing the refined atmosphere of a private Dutch art collection.
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Sketches for the Churches of Saint-Gervais and Saint-Louis-en-l'Île
Sébastien Norblin
An elegant 19th-century architectural study featuring classical figures and allegorical virtues.
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Democritus
Jusepe de Ribera
A masterful Baroque portrait of the Greek philosopher Democritus, captured with Jusepe de Ribera's signature dramatic lighting.
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The Parable of the Unworthy Wedding Guest
Claes Corneliszoon Moeyaert
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch narrative painting featuring intense lighting and rich historical detail.
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Woman Holding a Balance
Johannes Vermeer
A serene Dutch Golden Age interior capturing a moment of quiet contemplation as a woman balances empty scales.
Contains disturbing content
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The Head of Saint John the Baptist
Edmond Van Hove
A masterfully painted 19th-century academic study of the head of Saint John the Baptist, defined by dramatic chiaroscuro.
Contains disturbing content
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Night Duel (Nächtlicher Zweikampf)
Moritz von Schwind
A dramatic nocturnal duel set against the imposing backdrop of a monumental classical gateway.
Contains nudity
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Amoretti in an Alchemist's Workshop
David Teniers the Younger
This 17th-century Flemish oil painting depicts a playful yet mysterious scene of winged cherubs inhabiting a detailed alchemist's workshop.
Contains nudity
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Le rajeunissement des nourrices de Bacchus
Domenicus van Wijnen
A masterful Baroque mythological scene featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and a dynamic arrangement of figures.
Contains disturbing content
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Head of Medusa
Peter Paul Rubens
A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the severed head of the mythological Gorgon.
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