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David Garrick and George Anne Bellamy in Romeo and Juliet
Benjamin Wilson
A dramatic 18th-century theatrical painting depicting a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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The Potuans are Surprised to see Niels Klim Genuflect in front of the Wise Prince
Nicolai Abildgaard
A theatrical and mysterious scene depicting a moment from Ludvig Holberg’s satirical underworld journey.
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Saint Paul Preaching in Campagna
Giovanni Paolo Panini
A masterful 18th-century scene of Saint Paul preaching amidst dramatic classical ruins and sun-drenched architectural vistas.
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The Seven Ages of Man: The Justice
Robert Smirke
This 1799 oil painting by Robert Smirke captures 'The Justice' from Shakespeare’s famous Seven Ages of Man monologue.
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Painting and Merit
Alessandro Longhi
A sophisticated 18th-century allegory exploring the intersection of creative labor and merit through dramatic light and shadow.
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The Death of Socrates
Jean-François Pierre Peyron
A dramatic and philosophical Neoclassical masterpiece depicting the final moments of Socrates as he addresses his followers.
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A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery
Joseph Wright of Derby
A dramatic Enlightenment masterpiece capturing the wonder of scientific discovery through intense light and shadow.
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Ossian Singing His Swan Song
Nicolai Abildgaard
A dramatic and atmospheric portrait of the legendary blind bard Ossian, captured in a moment of poetic inspiration.
Contains disturbing content
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Brawl of Vagabonds
Unknown Artist
A dramatic 18th-century scene depicting a skirmish among classical ruins, capturing a sense of movement and tension.
Contains disturbing content
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The Mandrake: A Charm
Henry Fuseli
This dramatic 1785 painting by Henry Fuseli captures a moment of supernatural suspense through striking chiaroscuro.
Contains nudity
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Frederik V as Patron of Science and the Arts
Nicolai Abildgaard
A majestic 18th-century neoclassical allegory celebrating the flourishing of arts and sciences under royal patronage.
Contains disturbing content
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The Witch of Endor Raising the Spirit of Samuel
William Blake
A hauntingly atmospheric depiction of the biblical encounter between King Saul and the spirit of Samuel by visionary artist William Blake.
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