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Alexander the Great on His Sickbed
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
A dramatic neoclassical history painting depicting a pivotal moment of trust between Alexander the Great and his physician.
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The Foire Saint-Germain after the Fire of 1762
Pierre-Antoine Demachy
This 1762 oil painting by Pierre-Antoine Demachy captures the atmospheric aftermath of the Great Fire at the Foire Saint-Germain in Paris.
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An Alchemist at Work
Mattheus van Helmont
A captivating 17th-century genre scene depicting an alchemist immersed in study within his detailed workshop.
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Art Versus Law
David Gilmour Blythe
This 19th-century genre painting captures a struggling artist facing eviction from his attic studio.
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Music and Literature
William Harnett
A masterfully rendered 19th-century still life celebrating the contemplative beauty of music and scholarship.
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An Old Woman Dozing over a Book
Nicolaes Maes
A masterful Dutch Golden Age study of quietude and old age, rendered in dramatic chiaroscuro.
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Saint Augustine and Saint Monica
Gioacchino Assereto
A powerful Baroque study of faith and contemplation, featuring dramatic lighting and expressive characterization.
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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.
Contains nudity
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The Death of Demosthenes
Émile Jules Pichot
This dramatic 19th-century academic painting captures the poignant final moments of the Greek orator Demosthenes in a classical temple setting.
Contains nudity
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Interior of a Gallery of Paintings of the Libštejnský of Kolovrat Family
Unknown Artist
An intricate Baroque gallery interior showcasing an expansive collection of artworks and their aristocratic collectors.
Contains nudity
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The Attributes of the Arts and the Rewards Which Are Accorded Them
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A masterful 18th-century still life by Chardin celebrating the intellectual and material rewards of artistic pursuit.
Contains nudity
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A Sculptor in his Studio Working from the Life
Wilhelm Bendz
A captivating glimpse into a 19th-century artist’s studio, featuring a sculptor working from a live model amidst classical casts.
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