oil paint
The Miracle of the Little Spring
Rafael Ximeno y Planes
A dramatic 19th-century Spanish-Mexican masterpiece depicting the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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.
Equestrian & Animals
Independence or Death
Pedro Américo
This monumental historical painting captures a dramatic moment of national declaration with masterful equestrian detail and a sweeping panoramic perspective.
Old World Portraits
Miranda in La Carraca
Arturo Michelena
A poignant and masterfully executed portrait of the Venezuelan revolutionary Francisco de Miranda in his final days of imprisonment.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Death of Arturo Prat on the Deck of the Huáscar
Thomas Somerscales
A dramatic 19th-century maritime painting capturing a pivotal moment of naval heroism amidst the atmosphere of battle.