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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.
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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The Siege of Castle Vredenburg in Utrecht, 1577
Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot
A dynamic 17th-century historical scene capturing the intensity of the siege of Castle Vredenburg.