oil paint
The Sacred Mountain (Parahi Te Marae)
Paul Gauguin
A masterpiece of Gauguin’s Tahitian period, this work uses a bold, symbolic palette to depict a sacred landscape.
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
The Painter Jan van Eyck
Albrecht De Vriendt
An evocative 19th-century portrait of the master Jan van Eyck, striking in its bold use of red and gold.
Figure Studies
Manasa, the Snake Goddess
Unknown Artist
A bold 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu goddess Manasa in vibrant red and yellow tones.
Figure Studies
Krishna Exacts a Toll from the Milkmaids
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 17th-century Rajasthani painting depicting a classic scene from the Bhagavata Purana.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Kali Standing on Shiva
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the powerful Hindu goddess Kali in a traditional iconographic scene.