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The Tower of Babel
Unknown Artist
A meticulously detailed 17th-century Dutch depiction of the ambitious construction of the Tower of Babel.
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Saint Ambrose Barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral
Anthony van Dyck
A dramatic 17th-century scene of moral authority and imperial confrontation rendered with masterful Baroque energy.
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Hermit in the Colosseum
Hubert Robert
A dramatic scene of quiet devotion set within the sweeping, sun-drenched ruins of the Roman Colosseum.
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Refreshing the Thirsty
Michiel Sweerts
A masterful 17th-century scene of charity, featuring dramatic light and lifelike figures in a Roman street setting.
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Apostle Paul Preaching on the Ruins
Giovanni Paolo Panini
A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.
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Saint Ambrose
Francisco Goya
A dramatic and spiritually charged portrait of Saint Ambrose by the Spanish master Francisco Goya.
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Saint Francis of Assisi according to Pope Nicholas V's Vision
Francisco de Zurbarán
A striking Baroque portrait of Saint Francis, characterized by deep shadows and luminous, sculptural drapery.
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Aristotle
Jusepe de Ribera
A dramatic and contemplative seventeenth-century portrait of the Greek philosopher Aristotle by Jusepe de Ribera.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of Coinage
Romeyn de Hooghe
An intricate late 17th-century Dutch allegory celebrating the industry and wealth of the coinage process.
Contains disturbing content
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Saint Jerome Writing
Caravaggio
A masterpiece of Baroque chiaroscuro, Caravaggio’s depiction of Saint Jerome captures a moment of intense scholarly focus and mortal reflection.
Contains disturbing content
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The Plague at Ashdod
Nicolas Poussin
A profound masterpiece of French Classicism depicting a biblical narrative with emotional gravity and architectural grandeur.
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.
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