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Annibale Carracci shows The Virgin being lifted up through a crowd of apostles by the cherubim. The Apostles are stunned.
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Caravaggio shows Jesus allowing the doubting Thomas to observe his wound.
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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.
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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.
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Daniel sits protected by God after being sent to the lions den. Even though the lions are tame Daniel keeps his eyes on god.
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Ter Brugghen paints a flamboyant musician. A reminder of how some looked and acted in their character of the time.
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn shows Dr. Nicolaes Tulp giving a medical lecture to other medical professionals.
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Peter Paul Rubens
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Alonso Cano paints a dramatic image of the crucifixion. He uses a pale form of Jesus to stand out on the dark background.
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Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this beautiful tomb and for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Spanish Baroque painter shows the average family.
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini shows the ecstasy of St.Teresa as she is being stabbed by the angel.
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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.
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Salvator Rosa illustrates the hierarchy we have over animals.
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This dutch scene shows a strong attention to form and structure while showing a glimpse into common life.
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Jan Steen gives us a celebration. Jan Steen is know for the humor and insight his paintings offer.
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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.
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Willem van de Velde paints a beautiful day with ships on the water. This painting offers insight into nautical activities of the day.
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One of Johannes Vermeer more popular paintings. The softness and beauty of this painting inspired a movie in 2004
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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.
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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.
