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Astronomical Observations: Mars
Donato Creti
An evocative 18th-century painting of early astronomers observing the night sky under the dramatic glow of Mars.
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Still Life with Hunting Implements
Johannes Leemans
A masterfully executed 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring finely detailed hunting gear.
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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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Before Lunch (Pred obedom)
Döme Skuteczky
An evocative oil painting capturing a quiet moment of preparation in a rustic setting.
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The Cousin of John Gawler
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a seated scholar in a refined library setting.
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Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson
Frances Reynolds
An intimate 18th-century portrait of the famed lexicographer Dr. Samuel Johnson in a moment of deep study.
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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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Adoration of the Shepherds
Lucas Franchoys the Younger
A masterful 17th-century oil sketch capturing the intimacy of the Nativity with expressive, painterly brushwork.
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Portrait of a Young Man with a Book
Johann Perger
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a scholarly young man in formal attire holding a book.
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Saint Augustine
Philippe de Champaigne
A dramatic and scholarly Baroque portrait of Saint Augustine in contemplation, surrounded by books and divine light.
Contains nudity
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The Artist's Studio with Self-Portrait
Hugo Birger
A moody and atmospheric self-portrait capturing the contemplative spirit of a late 19th-century artist's studio.
Contains nudity
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A Collector's Cabinet with Ivory Cup
Georg Hainz
An exquisite seventeenth-century trompe-l'oeil depicting a collection of rare and precious objects within a darkened cabinet.
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