Figure Studies
Daoist Immortals with the Old Man of the Southern Pole
Kanō Sansetsu
An exquisite Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals rendered with meticulous brushwork against a luxurious gold ground.
Ornamental Decorative
Pattern-rich and embellished works with visual richness and flourish.
Ornate detail, layered pattern, and rich finish make this look expressive, decorative, and full of flourish.
Old World Portraits
Baldwin I of Flanders
Albrecht De Vriendt
This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.
Figure Studies
Saint Donatian of Reims
Albrecht De Vriendt
An elegant 19th-century historicist painting of a noblewoman in richly patterned medieval dress against a gold ground.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Goddess Kali
Unknown Artist
A striking 19th-century Kalighat painting of the Hindu goddess Kali, characterized by bold lines and a vibrant, graphic palette.