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A Double Surprise
Gerrit Dou
A captivating 17th-century genre scene depicting a moment of discovery in a moonlit cellar.
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Scholarly portraits, interiors, and old-world pieces with gravity.
Scholarly interiors, portraits, and moody old-world works create a look that feels literary, intimate, and quietly dramatic.
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The Tax Collectors
Marinus van Reymerswaele
A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.
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The Tower of Babel
Unknown Artist
A meticulously detailed 17th-century Dutch depiction of the ambitious construction of the Tower of Babel.
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How Well We Go Together
Adriaen van de Venne
A whimsical and satirical 17th-century Dutch painting featuring two owls in human clothing ice skating.
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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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Les Joueurs de Tric-trac
Master of the Games
A sophisticated 17th-century genre painting depicting gentlemen in a moment of quiet competition over a game of backgammon.