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Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
A dramatic 17th-century biblical scene rendered with masterful chiaroscuro lighting.
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La Voûte du quai de Gesvres
Jacques Auguste Regnier
An atmospheric 19th-century study of light and shadow beneath the stone vaults of a Parisian quay.
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Great Fish Market
Joachim von Sandrart the Elder
A dramatic and detailed Baroque genre scene showcasing an abundant collection of marine life at an old-world fish market.
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Carpeaux in a Red Jacket Painting in his Studio
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
A dramatic self-portrait of the artist at work, featuring a bold red jacket against a deep, moody background.
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The Calling of Saint Matthew
Battistello Caracciolo
A dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting a biblical scene with striking high-contrast lighting and emotional intensity.
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Portia and Shylock
Edward Alcock
A dramatic theatrical scene from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, rendered with striking chiaroscuro.
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Children of King Edward
Józef Simmler
A poignant historical scene of two young princes huddled together in a somber, candlelit bedchamber.
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The Poisoning of Queen Bona
Jan Matejko
A masterful historical scene by Jan Matejko, capturing a tense moment of royal intrigue with dramatic chiaroscuro.
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Arcadion
Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
A powerful and moody scene of historical drama, masterfully illuminated by the glow of firelight.
Contains nudity
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The Death of Marat
Jacques-Louis David
An iconic Neoclassical masterpiece capturing the dramatic and solemn aftermath of a political assassination.
Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Allegory of the Vanity of Life
Nicolaes van Verendael, Hendrick Andriessen
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch Vanitas still life contemplating mortality through a striking contrast of delicate blooms and a weathered skull.
Contains nudity
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Circe and the Companions of Odysseus
Christoffel Pierson
A masterful 17th-century Dutch painting capturing the dramatic mythological moment of Circe's enchantment.
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