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The Geographer
Johannes Vermeer
A masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age painting, capturing a moment of scholarly concentration in luminous detail.
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Young Man by Candlelight
Christian Dusart
An atmospheric 17th-century scene capturing a young man's quiet contemplation by the warm glow of a single candle.
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Pilate Washing His Hands
Matthias Stom
A striking Baroque scene of light and shadow, capturing the moment Pontius Pilate washes his hands of judgment.
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An Alchemist at Work
Mattheus van Helmont
A captivating 17th-century scene depicting an alchemist deeply immersed in his studies within a shadowy, atmospheric workshop.
Figure Studies
Daoist Immortals with the Old Man of the Southern Pole
Kanō Sansetsu
An exquisite Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals rendered with meticulous brushwork against a luxurious gold ground.
Old World Portraits
Christina, Queen of Sweden
David Beck
An evocative mid-17th-century portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden, captured with striking light and shadow.
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The Tax Collectors
Marinus van Reymerswaele
A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.
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The Tower of Babel
Unknown Artist
A meticulously detailed 17th-century Dutch depiction of the ambitious construction of the Tower of Babel.
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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 disturbing content
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Allegory of Vanity
Antonio de Pereda
A magnificent 17th-century Spanish Baroque vanitas painting exploring themes of mortality and worldliness through rich symbolism.
Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Allegory of the Vanity of Life
Nicolaes van Verendael, Hendrick Andriessen
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch Vanitas still life contemplating mortality through a striking contrast of delicate blooms and a weathered skull.
Contains nudity
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A Collector's Cabinet (Kunstkamer)
Frans Francken the Younger
A magnificent 17th-century Flemish gallery painting showcasing an encyclopedic collection of art, nature, and curiosities.
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