Old World Portraits
Portrait of Pope Pius VII
Thomas Lawrence
A magnificent Regency-era portrait of Pope Pius VII, captured with the luminous color and elegant poise characteristic of Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Moody Landscapes
Hagar and Ishmael
Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra
A dramatic 17th-century Spanish Baroque landscape depicting the biblical story of Hagar with striking chiaroscuro.
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Sculptor Working on a Statue of a Saint in St. Peter's, Rome
Hubert Robert
A masterfully atmospheric scene of artistic labor and architectural grandeur within the heart of Rome.
Traditional Still Lifes
Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber
Juan Sánchez Cotán
A striking Spanish Baroque still life featuring precisely rendered fruit and vegetables in a dramatic stone niche.
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The Potuans are Surprised to see Niels Klim Genuflect in front of the Wise Prince
Nicolai Abildgaard
A theatrical and mysterious scene depicting a moment from Ludvig Holberg’s satirical underworld journey.
Figure Studies
The Seduction
Gaspare Traversi
This dramatic 18th-century genre scene by Gaspare Traversi captures a moment of intense social interaction with masterfully rendered expressions and bold chiaroscuro.
Figure Studies
Bust of a Man (Saint Matthias)
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
A masterfully lit character study of a man in contemplation, rendered with rich shadows and expressive Venetian brushwork.
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At a Coppersmith’s Workshop
Christian Andreas Schleisner
A charming and highly detailed 19th-century genre painting capturing a lively moment in a traditional coppersmith’s workshop.
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.
Contains nudity
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Zorobabel devant Darius
Nikolaus Knüpfer
A masterful Baroque composition of light and shadow, capturing a dramatic moment of royal audience and allegorical revelation.
Contains disturbing content
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Lamentation of Christ
Jakob Smits
A poignant and atmospheric Symbolist depiction of grief, rendered with rich textures and a dramatic, high-contrast palette.
Contains nudity
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Lord Byron on his Death-bed
Joseph Denis Odevaere
A solemn and heroic Neo-classical tribute to the Romantic poet Lord Byron, captured with masterful chiaroscuro lighting.
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