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Assumption of the Virgin
Annibale Carracci shows The Virgin being lifted up through a crowd of apostles by the cherubim. The Apostles are stunned. -
Doubting Thomas - Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Caravaggio shows Jesus allowing the doubting Thomas to observe his wound. -
Don Quixote. - Miguel de Cervantes
Don Quixote de la Mancha and Sancho Panza set out on a grand adventure. The story is considered on of the most important works of literature from the Spanish Golden Age. The story became an inspiration for Alexander Dumas as well as Mark Twain. -
Macbeth - William Shakespeare
Macbeth is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy.Three witches tell MacBeth that he will be king one day. Instead of waiting for it, he took it. Now he has to face the consequence. -
Daniel in the Lions' Den - Peter Paul Rubens
Daniel sits protected by God after being sent to the lions den. Even though the lions are tame Daniel keeps his eyes on god. -
A Man playing a Lute - Ter Brugghen
Ter Brugghen paints a flamboyant musician. A reminder of how some looked and acted in their character of the time. -
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicholaes Tulp - Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn shows Dr. Nicolaes Tulp giving a medical lecture to other medical professionals. -
The Three Graces
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The Crucifixion
Alonso Cano paints a dramatic image of the crucifixion. He uses a pale form of Jesus to stand out on the dark background. -
Taj Mahal
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this beautiful tomb and for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. -
The Holy Child with a Little Bird
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Spanish Baroque painter shows the average family. -
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa - Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Gian Lorenzo Bernini shows the ecstasy of St.Teresa as she is being stabbed by the angel. -
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer - Rembrandt
Rembrandt shows Aristotle holding the head of Homer. This painting illustrates the power of a portrait and has many interpretations. Some say the right hand on Homer higher that the left hand on the belt shows that Aristotle valued knowledge over wealth. -
Allegory of Fortune - Salvator Rosa
Salvator Rosa illustrates the hierarchy we have over animals. -
The Courtyard of a House in Delft - Pieter de Hooch
This dutch scene shows a strong attention to form and structure while showing a glimpse into common life. -
The Dancing Couple by Jan Steen
Jan Steen gives us a celebration. Jan Steen is know for the humor and insight his paintings offer. -
A Wooded Landscape with Travelers on a Path through a Hamlet
Minder Hobbema Gives us a look at a dutch landscape. This shows travelers in a crossing and is said to evoke a certain helpless feeling. -
Dutch men-o'-war and other shipping in a calm
Willem van de Velde paints a beautiful day with ships on the water. This painting offers insight into nautical activities of the day. -
Girl with a Pearl Earring - Johannes Vermeer
One of Johannes Vermeer more popular paintings. The softness and beauty of this painting inspired a movie in 2004 -
Paradise Lost - John Milton
Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton. It is Milton's take on the story of Adam and Eve. -
Dido and Aeneas - Henry Purcell
A Chamber Opera that tells of the love of Dido, Queen of Carthage, for the Trojan hero Aeneas, and her sadness when he dumps her. This was a chance for Purcell to combine music and theatrics. During his time it was only performed for a small private audiences.
