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The Abdication of Emperor Charles V
Louis Gallait
A masterpiece of 19th-century history painting depicting the transfer of power in a grand, dramatic court setting.
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Louis Gallait
A masterpiece of 19th-century history painting depicting the transfer of power in a grand, dramatic court setting.

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Peter Paul Rubens
A masterful Baroque composition by Peter Paul Rubens featuring the four Evangelists in a dynamic and richly colored scene.

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Francesco Hayez
A dramatic Romanticist depiction of Mary, Queen of Scots, asserting her innocence upon hearing her death sentence.

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Evelyn De Morgan
A vibrant and mystical Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting a sorceress at work, rich with allegorical detail and jewel-toned colors.

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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
A poignant historical masterpiece by Ingres, capturing the legendary final moments of Leonardo da Vinci in the arms of the French King.

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Anthony van Dyck
A dramatic 17th-century scene of moral authority and imperial confrontation rendered with masterful Baroque energy.

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti
An intricate Pre-Raphaelite watercolor depicting the legendary moment Giotto painted the portrait of the poet Dante.

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Kristian Zahrtmann
An evocative historical scene capturing a moment of quiet dignity amidst the stark textures of a 17th-century prison cell.

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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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Francisco Goya
A dramatic and spiritually charged portrait of Saint Ambrose by the Spanish master Francisco Goya.

Contains disturbing content
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Caravaggio
A masterpiece of Baroque chiaroscuro, Caravaggio’s depiction of Saint Jerome captures a moment of intense scholarly focus and mortal reflection.

Contains nudity
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William Blake
A striking depiction of Isaac Newton by William Blake, capturing the philosopher in a moment of intense scientific focus.
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