Figure Studies
Cleombrotus Ordered into Banishment by Leonidas II
Benjamin West
A masterpiece of Neoclassical history painting depicting the emotional banishment of Cleombrotus by King Leonidas II.
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.
Figure Studies
Pierrot
Jean-Antoine Watteau
An iconic Rococo masterpiece featuring the melancholic figure of Pierrot in his luminous white costume.
Figure Studies
Alms
Eustache Le Sueur
A serene and compassionate Baroque scene depicting a Carmelite nun giving alms to a man in need.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Mary Magdalene
Unknown Artist
A striking Baroque oil painting of Mary Magdalene in a moment of spiritual contemplation, featuring vibrant pink drapery and classical chiaroscuro.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Ariadne
Jean-Baptiste Greuze
A soft, expressive 18th-century portrait of Ariadne, showcasing Jean-Baptiste Greuze's mastery of light and emotion.