Figure Studies
The Five Senses: Touch
Jan Miense Molenaer
An expressive 17th-century Dutch genre scene representing the sense of touch through a lively domestic dispute.
17th Century
Baroque drama, devotional painting, and richly layered Dutch domestic scenes.
From dramatic baroque painting to quieter devotional and domestic works, this era offers depth, richness, and historical weight.
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Democritus
Jusepe de Ribera
A masterful Baroque portrait of the Greek philosopher Democritus, captured with Jusepe de Ribera's signature dramatic lighting.
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
The Plague at Ashdod
Nicolas Poussin
A profound masterpiece of French Classicism depicting a biblical narrative with emotional gravity and architectural grandeur.
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
The Siege of Castle Vredenburg in Utrecht, 1577
Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot
A dynamic 17th-century historical scene capturing the intensity of the siege of Castle Vredenburg.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Democritus
Hendrick ter Brugghen
A spirited Dutch Golden Age portrayal of the 'laughing philosopher' Democritus by Hendrick ter Brugghen.