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Trompe-l’oeil: Letter Rack with a Pocket Violin and a Pistol
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
A sophisticated 17th-century trompe-l'oeil arrangement of personal items and letters behind a draped green curtain.
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Portrait of an Old Woman Reading
Gerrit Dou
An exquisite 17th-century Dutch study of light and concentration, capturing a quiet moment of scholarly devotion.
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Woman Reading by a Paper-Bell Shade
Henry Robert Morland
A luminous and moody scene of a woman reading by candlelight, showcasing masterful chiaroscuro.
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Heemskerck and Barents Planning their Second Expedition to the Far North
Christoffel Bisschop
A compelling historical scene depicting explorers Jacob van Heemskerck and Willem Barents in a moment of scholarly preparation.
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Vanitas Still Life
Jacques de Claeuw
A masterful vanitas still life capturing the symbolic beauty of music, art, and mortality in a dramatic chiaroscuro style.
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The Five Senses: Sight
Jan Miense Molenaer
A masterful Dutch Golden Age study of light and shadow, exploring the sense of sight through an intimate genre scene.
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Ruins of the Imperial Palace in Rome
Hubert Robert
A dramatic study of light and shadow within the towering ruins of a Roman palace.
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Lost in Thought
Leon Brunin
A contemplative scene of a young woman in elegant period dress, surrounded by fine objects and lost in quiet reflection.
Contains disturbing content
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Vanitas with Show Goblet and Tazza
Jan Hendricksz. van Zuylen
This dramatic 17th-century vanitas still life pairs a somber skull with luminous gold and silver vessels against a deep, atmospheric background.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele
Theodoor Rombouts
A majestic 17th-century Flemish allegory of justice, characterized by dramatic lighting and intricate symbolic detail.
Contains nudity
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Ecce Homo
Matthias Stom
A masterly Caravaggesque scene of profound drama and luminous chiaroscuro.
Contains nudity
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Trompe l'Oeil Still Life with Hunting Equipment
Christoffel Pierson
A masterfully executed Dutch trompe l'oeil still life featuring traditional hunting accoutrements and a luminous marble bust of Artemis.
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