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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.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
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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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Jan Hus at Constance
Karl Friedrich Lessing
A powerful 19th-century history painting depicting the reformer Jan Hus before the Council of Constance.
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.