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Sculptor Working on a Statue of a Saint in St. Peter's, Rome
Hubert Robert
A masterfully atmospheric scene of artistic labor and architectural grandeur within the heart of Rome.
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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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Scene from Roman History in Antique Ruins
Unknown Artist
A grand 18th-century Italian capriccio featuring a dramatic scene from Roman history set amidst majestic classical ruins.
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Ruins with the Pyramid of Cestius
Jean Barbault
A dramatic 18th-century landscape featuring the iconic Pyramid of Cestius amidst architectural ruins.
Old World Portraits
Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough
Charles Jervas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of the Duchess of Marlborough in a vibrant red gown against an atmospheric landscape.
Contains disturbing content
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Battle Scene
Louis Joseph Watteau
A powerful and dynamic depiction of 18th-century warfare attributed to Louis Joseph Watteau.
Contains disturbing content
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Marcus Curtius Leaping into the Chasm
Giovanni Paolo Panini
A dramatic portrayal of Roman heroism set within a masterful capriccio of ancient ruins.