Figure Studies
Esméralda
Lionel Royer
An elegant 19th-century scene depicting the character Esméralda and her goat Djali in a moment of gentle interaction.
Figure Studies
Expressive figure-led works that feel classical, intimate, and human.
Anonymous sitters, allegorical bodies, and painterly figure scenes bring warmth, movement, and a collected studio feel.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Rape of Europa
Nikolaas Verkolje
An 18th-century Dutch mythological painting depicting the story of Europa and the bull amidst a vibrant, detailed landscape.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Armida Binding the Sleeping Rinaldo with Flowers
Willem van Mieris
This 1709 Dutch masterpiece depicts the sorceress Armida capturing the hero Rinaldo, surrounded by a swarm of playful cherubs in an idyllic setting.