Figure Studies

A romantic scene capturing the mythical origin of painting as a young woman traces her lover's silhouette by candlelight.

An elegant Rococo scene depicting the intimate and bustling preparations of French aristocrats before a social event.

A masterfully detailed mid-19th-century desert scene capturing the quiet dignity of a Bedouin encampment.

A powerful neoclassical depiction of the tragic Greek hero Oedipus at the end of his life.

A moving and masterful 1890 genre scene capturing the emotional moment of a young man leaving home.

A soulful 19th-century oil sketch capturing the tender bond between Mary and the infant Jesus.

An exquisite Baroque painting on copper capturing the tender symbolic union between Saint Catherine and the Christ Child.

An intimate 17th-century Dutch genre scene capturing a refined moment of quiet concentration and elegant repose.

This 1618 masterpiece by Diego Velázquez captures a domestic kitchen scene interwoven with a quiet biblical narrative.