Figure Studies
The Agony in the Garden
George Richmond
This evocative 19th-century painting by George Richmond depicts the biblical scene of Christ in Gethsemane comforted by a celestial messenger.
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
Lady Godiva
Jozef Van Lerius
An elegant 19th-century academic portrayal of the legendary Lady Godiva, capturing a moment of quiet, dramatic resolve.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
An exquisite Neoclassical depiction of the goddess Venus ascending to Olympus in a celestial golden chariot.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Diana at the Bath
James Ward
A luminous and dramatic mythological scene depicting the goddess Diana reclining amidst her nymphs in a lush, classical setting.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Ecce Homo
Woutherus Mol
A dramatic 19th-century portrayal of Christ in the 'Ecce Homo' tradition, characterized by masterful chiaroscuro.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Toilet of Venus
Unknown Artist
An elegant Mannerist painting depicting the goddess Venus being attended by her nymphs.