Figure Studies
Jester with a Lute
Frans Hals
A lively and charismatic portrait of a musician captured with the energetic brushwork characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
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.
Figure Studies
Monkey Trick
David Teniers the Younger
A whimsical 17th-century 'Singerie' painting depicting a monkey in a feathered cap smoking a pipe with an owl companion.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Democritus
Hendrick ter Brugghen
A spirited Dutch Golden Age portrayal of the 'laughing philosopher' Democritus by Hendrick ter Brugghen.
Contains mature content
Figure Studies
Smiling Girl (A Courtesan)
Gerard van Honthorst
A vibrant Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing a moment of playful irony with dramatic Caravaggisti lighting.