Figure Studies
Saint Michael and the Bull
Sebastián López de Arteaga
A dramatic 17th-century Baroque masterpiece depicting the Archangel Michael descending from a celestial sky.
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.
Old World Portraits
Doña Mariana Belsunse y Salasar
Pedro Díaz, José Joaquín Bermejo
An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.
Figure Studies
Christ in Gethsemane
Juan León Pallière
A dramatic nineteenth-century depiction of Christ being comforted by angels, rendered with deep tonal contrast and luminous color.
Curated selection
Still Life
Diego Rivera
A sophisticated cubist still life by Diego Rivera, featuring a dynamic play of geometric planes and rich textures.
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.