Traditional Still Lifes
Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish
Unknown Artist
A dramatic and masterfully rendered 17th-century Italian still life of game and fish against a deep, atmospheric background.
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.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Don Luis de Góngora
Diego Velázquez
A powerful and psychologically penetrating portrait by Diego Velázquez, capturing the stern intensity of the Spanish poet Luis de Góngora.
Figure Studies
The Departure of Benjamin
Abraham van Dijck
A poignant biblical scene rendered in a rich, dramatic chiaroscuro style characteristic of the Rembrandt school.
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
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.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Roman Charity
Hendrick ter Brugghen
A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Hendrick ter Brugghen depicting the classical theme of filial devotion through striking chiaroscuro.