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Washington Irving and his Literary Friends at Sunnyside
Christian Schussele
An evocative 19th-century group portrait capturing the intellectual circle of Washington Irving within his storied Sunnyside library.
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Waiting for the Stage
Richard Caton Woodville, Sr.
A detailed 19th-century genre painting depicting a group of men in a rustic tavern setting, rich with narrative charm.
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Self-portrait
George Jamesone
This 1642 self-portrait by George Jamesone showcases the artist in his studio surrounded by his works and symbolic memento mori elements.
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Reading Don Quixote
Ignacio Merino
A dramatic and highly detailed 19th-century history painting depicting a scholarly reading in a formal interior.
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The De Witt Brothers in Captivity
Égide Charles Gustave Wappers
A dramatic and moody Romanticist scene capturing the solemn gravity of the De Witt brothers in a moment of captivity.
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U.S.A.
John Haberle
A masterful trompe-l’oeil depiction of currency and ephemera that plays with the boundary between art and reality.
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The Four Evangelists
Abraham Bloemaert
A dramatic Baroque depiction of the Four Evangelists in deep shadow and brilliant light.
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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.
Contains disturbing content
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Lamentation of Christ
Jakob Smits
A poignant and atmospheric Symbolist depiction of grief, rendered with rich textures and a dramatic, high-contrast palette.
Contains disturbing content
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Daniel in the Lions' Den
David Teniers the Younger
This dramatic 17th-century masterpiece by David Teniers the Younger captures the biblical scene of Daniel in the lions' den with atmospheric depth.
Contains disturbing content
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Three Crosses
Jāzeps Grosvalds
This evocative 1917 painting by Jāzeps Grosvalds captures a somber military procession under a heavy, clouded night sky.
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