Figure Studies
Brinio Raised on the Shield
Otto van Veen
A dramatic 17th-century history painting depicting a heroic moment of leadership and collective acclaim.
Art for the Gallery Wall
Statement-making works with contrast and presence for layered arrangements.
Contrast, presence, and variety help these works hold together in a layered arrangement.
Figure Studies
Saint Barbara Fleeing from Her Father
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterful Baroque oil sketch by Peter Paul Rubens capturing the dramatic movement and expressive brushwork of a classical narrative scene.
Coastal Classics
Stormy Sea
Jan Peeters the Elder
A dramatic marine painting capturing the raw energy of the sea and the luminous quality of storm-lit clouds.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Triumph of the Church
Unknown Artist
A masterpiece of Baroque energy, this preparatory sketch by Peter Paul Rubens depicts a triumphant allegorical procession with swirling movement and luminous color.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V
Frans Francken the Younger
A masterful Baroque allegory depicting the abdication of Emperor Charles V, rich with symbolic figures and vibrant detail.
Contains mature content
Figure Studies
Venus and Mars
Peter Paul Rubens
An exuberant Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting a lively encounter between the gods of love and war.