Coastal Classics
Ship in Distress off a Rocky Coast
Simon de Vlieger
A dramatic maritime scene of a vessel navigating a tempestuous sea against a rugged coastline.
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.
Moody Landscapes
Wooded Landscape
Frederik van Valckenborch
An evocative 17th-century forest landscape featuring a dramatic interplay of deep shadows and soft, distant light.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Officer in Harness
Willem Drost
A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a man in gleaming armor rendered with dramatic chiaroscuro.
Contains nudity
oil paint
The Entombment of Christ
Peter Paul Rubens
A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, featuring striking chiaroscuro and emotional narrative depth.