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Hermit in the Colosseum
Hubert Robert
A dramatic scene of quiet devotion set within the sweeping, sun-drenched ruins of the Roman Colosseum.
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A Lacemaker with a Boy Blowing Bubbles
Louis de Moni
An evocative 18th-century Dutch genre scene depicting the quiet industry of lacemaking contrasted with the fleeting play of blowing bubbles.
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Astronomical Observations: Jupiter
Donato Creti
An atmospheric 18th-century scene depicting the wonder of early celestial discovery under a moonlit sky.
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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
Preparations for a Rustic Lunch
Henri-Horace Roland Delaporte
This masterly 18th-century French still life captures the simple elegance of a rustic meal with dramatic light and shadow.
Coastal Classics
Santa Maria della Salute
Francesco Guardi
A luminous 18th-century Venetian landscape capturing the iconic Santa Maria della Salute basilica and bustling canal life.
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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.
Old World Portraits
Félix Colón de Larriátegui
Francisco Goya
A distinguished 18th-century portrait by Francisco Goya, capturing a man of letters amidst his books.
Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with a Dead Bird and Hunting Gear
Guillaume Taraval
A masterful 18th-century trompe-l'oeil still life featuring a bird and hunting gear in a stone alcove.
Contains nudity
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David and Bathsheba
Unknown Artist
An 18th-century Italian architectural capriccio depicting the biblical scene of David and Bathsheba amidst monumental classical ruins.
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