Figure Studies
Pompeii, A.D. 79
Alfred Elmore
A dramatic and tender classical scene depicting two women in repose as Mount Vesuvius erupting looms in the distance.
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
Apostles at the Last Supper
Alphonse Périn
A dramatic study of the Apostles at the Last Supper, characterized by intense expressions and a rich, crimson backdrop.
Figure Studies
The Woman Taken in Adultery
Guercino
A masterful Baroque scene by Guercino, capturing the emotional weight of a biblical narrative through dramatic lighting and expressive figures.
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
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V
Frans Francken the Younger
A masterful Baroque allegory depicting the abdication of Emperor Charles V, rich with symbolic figures and vibrant detail.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of Autumn
Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem
A masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age allegory, this painting celebrates the bounty of autumn with rich tones and classical figures.