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The Shade of Samuel Invoked by Saul
Bernardo Cavallino
This dramatic 17th-century painting captures the tension of a supernatural encounter through masterful chiaroscuro and rich color.
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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Bernardo Cavallino
This dramatic 17th-century painting captures the tension of a supernatural encounter through masterful chiaroscuro and rich color.

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Philippe de Champaigne
A dramatic and scholarly Baroque portrait of Saint Augustine in contemplation, surrounded by books and divine light.

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Ary de Vois
A masterfully lit 17th-century Dutch character study of an old woman examining a small apothecary flask.

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Nicolaes Maes
A quiet and atmospheric 17th-century Dutch genre scene capturing a moment of focused domestic labor.

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Cornelis Saftleven
A fascinating satirical 17th-century Dutch scene featuring anthropomorphic animals in a bustling office setting.

Old World Portraits
Unknown Artist
A dramatic 17th-century portrait of a man holding a mask, featuring rich textures and striking chiaroscuro.

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Willem Kalf
An atmospheric Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the rustic charm and luminous textures of a 17th-century kitchen.

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Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
This masterful 17th-century trompe-l'oeil still life creates a stunning illusion of depth through its intricate arrangement of scientific and royal artifacts.

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Matthias Stom
A dramatic chiaroscuro study of a soldier illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of a candle.

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Unknown Artist
A magnificent scene of abundance and artistry set within a 17th-century gallery.

Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Pieter Boel
A masterfully executed 17th-century hunting still life featuring a dramatic owl and various game.

Contains disturbing content
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Adriaen van de Venne
A spirited and atmospheric monochromatic moralizing scene from the Dutch Golden Age.
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