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Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Bonaventure
Leandro Bassano
A dramatic Late Renaissance depiction of a divine vision appearing to a scholarly saint in his study.
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The Art of Painting
Johannes Vermeer
A celebrated masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer, capturing the luminous atmosphere and quiet intrigue of a 17th-century artist’s studio.
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The Four Evangelists
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterful Baroque composition by Peter Paul Rubens featuring the four Evangelists in a dynamic and richly colored scene.
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Les Joueurs de Tric-trac
Master of the Games
A sophisticated 17th-century genre painting depicting gentlemen in a moment of quiet competition over a game of backgammon.
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Banquet Scene with a Lute Player
Nicolas Tournier
A dramatic 17th-century banquet scene captured with striking chiaroscuro lighting and rich, moody textures.
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The Holy Family
Jacob Jordaens
This dramatic 17th-century Baroque painting captures the Holy Family in a masterfully lit, intimate nocturnal gathering.
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Saint Francis of Assisi according to Pope Nicholas V's Vision
Francisco de Zurbarán
A striking Baroque portrait of Saint Francis, characterized by deep shadows and luminous, sculptural drapery.
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The Establishment of the Academy of Sciences and the Paris Observatory
Henri Testelin
A magnificent 17th-century court painting celebrating the founding of the French Academy of Sciences, featuring King Louis XIV among a wealth of scholarly detail.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of Coinage
Romeyn de Hooghe
An intricate late 17th-century Dutch allegory celebrating the industry and wealth of the coinage process.
Contains disturbing content
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Vanitas Still Life with Violin, Score, Flower Vase, and a Skull
Pierfrancesco Cittadini
A masterful 17th-century vanitas arrangement exploring themes of mortality and beauty through exquisite detail.
Contains nudity
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The Drawing School
Michiel Sweerts
This dramatic 17th-century scene captures the quiet intensity and scholarly focus of a classical art academy.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele
Theodoor Rombouts
A majestic 17th-century Flemish allegory of justice, characterized by dramatic lighting and intricate symbolic detail.
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