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The Account Keeper
Nicolaes Maes
An evocative Dutch Golden Age scene depicting an account keeper resting amidst her scholarly work.
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Old Peasant Reading a Paper
Adriaen van Ostade
An intimate and characterful Dutch Golden Age portrait of an elderly man absorbed in reading.
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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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An Old Woman with a Bottle
Ary de Vois
A masterfully lit 17th-century Dutch character study of an old woman examining a small apothecary flask.
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Who Sues for a Cow
Cornelis Saftleven
A fascinating satirical 17th-century Dutch scene featuring anthropomorphic animals in a bustling office setting.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Francesco Andreini
Unknown Artist
A dramatic 17th-century portrait of a man holding a mask, featuring rich textures and striking chiaroscuro.
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Tuning the Lute
Frans van Mieris the Elder
A captivating Dutch Golden Age nocturne featuring a woman tuning a lute by the warm, dramatic glow of candlelight.
Figure Studies
Apparition of the Virgin and Child to Saint Hyacinth
El Greco
An atmospheric and spiritual masterpiece depicting a celestial apparition in a dramatic, high-contrast Mannerist style.
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Joachim of Fiore showing the Portraits of Saint Dominic and Saint Francis
Gregorio Vasquez de Arce y Ceballos
An intricate colonial-era narrative painting exploring themes of religious history and architectural perspective.
Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Ram's Head and Hanging Fish
Unknown Artist
This dramatic 17th-century still life captures a rustic scene with striking chiaroscuro contrast.
Contains disturbing content
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Portrait of Cornelis Meijer, Engineer
Abraham van den Hecken the Younger
An evocative 17th-century portrait of an engineer surrounded by symbols of knowledge and mortality.
Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with an Owl and a Hunting Trophy
Pieter Boel
A masterfully executed 17th-century hunting still life featuring a dramatic owl and various game.
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