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The Tax Collectors
Marinus van Reymerswaele
A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.
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The Egyptian Widow
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A poignant and highly detailed scene of mourning set within the architectural grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Mercury, Argus and Io
Govert Flinck
A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrayal of the mythological story of Mercury and Argus, featuring rich chiaroscuro.
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Don Quixote’s Vigil
Honoré Daumier
A dramatic and moody depiction of Don Quixote standing watch, rendered with masterly chiaroscuro.
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.
Contains disturbing content
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The Seven Ages of Man: The Soldier
Robert Smirke
A dramatic 18th-century depiction of the soldier's stage from Shakespeare's 'The Seven Ages of Man.'
Contains disturbing content
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Head of Medusa
Peter Paul Rubens
A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the severed head of the mythological Gorgon.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of Just Governance
Jean Bernard
A sophisticated 19th-century allegorical painting depicting the ideals of civic leadership through classical imagery.
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