Old World Portraits
Ira Aldridge as Othello
Henry Perronet Briggs
A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.
oil paint
Constitution of May 3, 1791
Jan Matejko
A monumental 19th-century masterpiece by Jan Matejko capturing the dramatic energy and national pride of a pivotal historical moment.
Traditional Still Lifes
Flowers in an Urn on a Stone Ledge
Rachel Ruysch
A dramatic and vibrant Dutch Golden Age flower still life with rich, luminous colors and masterful detail.
oil paint
Landscape with an Arch and the Dome of Saint Peter's in Rome
Hubert Robert
A majestic architectural vista of Rome seen through a colossal stone archway bathed in golden evening light.
oil paint
The Departure of Léon Gambetta from Montmartre
Jules Didier, Jacques Guiaud
A dramatic and detailed 19th-century oil painting depicting the historic ascent of hot air balloons amidst a vast crowd in Paris.
oil paint
The Proclamation of the Peace of Münster at the Grote Markt in Antwerp
Maximiliaen Pauwels
This intricate 17th-century painting captures the grand scale and dramatic energy of a historic public gathering in Antwerp.
Figure Studies
The Forge
Francisco Goya
A dramatic and powerful scene of industrial labor captured with Goya's characteristic bold brushwork and atmospheric lighting.
Figure Studies
Saint Joseph with the Holy Family
Franz Xavier Karl Palko
A masterful 18th-century religious scene characterized by deep shadows and a radiant central glow.
gouache paint
The Oath of the Horatii
Jacques-Louis David
A landmark of Neoclassical art, this powerful composition depicts a dramatic moment of patriotic duty and familial sacrifice in ancient Rome.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Milo of Croton
Joseph-Benoît Suvée
A dramatic and powerful Neoclassical study of the legendary Greek athlete Milo of Croton by Joseph-Benoît Suvée.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of Gibraltar
Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen
A powerful masterpiece of Dutch marine painting capturing the intense drama and fire of a 17th-century naval engagement.
Contains nudity
oil paint
Pizarro Seizing the Inca of Peru
John Everett Millais
A masterfully dramatic early Victorian historical painting by Sir John Everett Millais, capturing a pivotal moment of tension and movement.
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