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The Choir
Augustin Théodule Ribot
A dramatic and atmospheric oil painting capturing the expressive faces of three singers through masterfully applied light and shadow.
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Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem
Rembrandt
A poignant and masterfully lit scene of sorrow and reflection by Rembrandt.
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The Establishment of the Academy of Sciences and the Paris Observatory
Henri Testelin
A magnificent 17th-century court painting celebrating the founding of the French Academy of Sciences, featuring King Louis XIV among a wealth of scholarly detail.
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St Peter and St Paul
El Greco
An atmospheric masterpiece by El Greco featuring the apostles Peter and Paul in vibrant, expressive robes.
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Painting and Merit
Alessandro Longhi
A sophisticated 18th-century allegory exploring the intersection of creative labor and merit through dramatic light and shadow.
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Mary Stuart Protesting Her Innocence
Francesco Hayez
A dramatic Romanticist depiction of Mary, Queen of Scots, asserting her innocence upon hearing her death sentence.
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The Potuans are Surprised to see Niels Klim Genuflect in front of the Wise Prince
Nicolai Abildgaard
A theatrical and mysterious scene depicting a moment from Ludvig Holberg’s satirical underworld journey.
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The Midwife Taking Leave of the Girl from Andros
Nicolai Abildgaard
A sophisticated neoclassical narrative painting featuring classical figures and dramatic architectural shadows.
Contains disturbing content
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Lamentation of Christ
Jakob Smits
A poignant and atmospheric Symbolist depiction of grief, rendered with rich textures and a dramatic, high-contrast palette.
Contains nudity
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Leonora Christina being Examined in Prison
Kristian Zahrtmann
This dramatic 19th-century oil painting captures a tense, candle-lit moment in a dark interior, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro.
Contains disturbing content
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Daniel in the Lions' Den
David Teniers the Younger
This dramatic 17th-century masterpiece by David Teniers the Younger captures the biblical scene of Daniel in the lions' den with atmospheric depth.
Contains disturbing content
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Three Crosses
Jāzeps Grosvalds
This evocative 1917 painting by Jāzeps Grosvalds captures a somber military procession under a heavy, clouded night sky.
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