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.
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
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.