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Exterior of Saint Peter’s, Rome
Viviano Codazzi
A grand architectural view of Saint Peter's Basilica during a 17th-century Roman procession.
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The Tennis Court Oath
Jacques-Louis David
A powerful Neoclassical depiction of political fervor and collective resolve during the French Revolution.
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Hermit in the Colosseum
Hubert Robert
A dramatic scene of quiet devotion set within the sweeping, sun-drenched ruins of the Roman Colosseum.
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Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth
Francisco de Zurbarán
A masterfully lit Spanish Baroque scene depicting a contemplative domestic moment between a young Christ and Mary.
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The Death of Leonardo da Vinci
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
A poignant historical masterpiece by Ingres, capturing the legendary final moments of Leonardo da Vinci in the arms of the French King.
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Leonora Christina in Prison
Kristian Zahrtmann
An evocative historical scene capturing a moment of quiet dignity amidst the stark textures of a 17th-century prison cell.
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Job and His Friends
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps
A poignant biblical scene rendered with dramatic light and shadow in a classical architectural setting.
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Saint Ambrose
Francisco Goya
A dramatic and spiritually charged portrait of Saint Ambrose by the Spanish master Francisco Goya.
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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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Saint Jerome in Prayer
Joseph-Marie Vien
A dramatic and contemplative depiction of Saint Jerome in prayer, characterized by striking chiaroscuro and masterly anatomical detail.
Contains disturbing content
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Episode of the 29th of July 1830, Morning
Paul Claude-Michel Carpentier
A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting capturing the intensity of the July Revolution in the streets of Paris.
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.
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