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Rehearsal of an Opera
Marco Ricci
An atmospheric scene of an 18th-century musical rehearsal, rich with period detail and character.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
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Vanitas Still Life
Cornelis Brisé
A masterful 17th-century Dutch vanitas still life featuring armor and scholarly objects in dramatic light.
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Portrait of Pompeu Gener
Francesc Inglada
An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a contemplative man in a study filled with books and rich textiles.
Contains disturbing content
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Michelangelo at the Deathbed of Vittoria Colonna
Nicaise de Keyser
A poignant 19th-century oil painting depicting Michelangelo's silent farewell to his close friend, Vittoria Colonna.