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A Double Surprise
Gerrit Dou
A captivating 17th-century genre scene depicting a moment of discovery in a moonlit cellar.
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Scholarly, moody, and old-world works with gravity.
Moody palettes, old-world formality, and scholarly subjects give this style its literary charm and quiet intensity.
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The Tax Collectors
Marinus van Reymerswaele
A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.
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The Tower of Babel
Unknown Artist
A meticulously detailed 17th-century Dutch depiction of the ambitious construction of the Tower of Babel.
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The Supper at Emmaus
Maurice Denis
A contemplative and atmospheric scene by Maurice Denis, featuring a quiet dinner illuminated by soft, ethereal light.
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Street Scene among Roman Ruins
Jan Both
A golden-hued Dutch Golden Age landscape depicting daily life amidst the monumental ruins of ancient Rome.
Contains nudity
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The Whore of Babylon
William Blake
A dramatic and visionary watercolor by William Blake depicting a biblical allegory with intricate line work.