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The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio
My favorite part of this painting has to be the physical struggle for control that is taking place in this work. The observer can sense the fight and power within the presented conflict. -
The Entombment of Christ by Carvaggio
The pain and tourture suffered by these men and woman over Christ is understood and shared by others. In many ways, this painting represents shared grief, along with a crowded state of sadness. -
Still Life with a Skull by Philippe de Champaigne
By far my favorite painting among the collection, I take it to stand for and represent life, with all of its stages and deliveries. The deep brown in the skull is a beautiful color, which perfectly accents off the bright reds of the flower. His presentations of these items on the table is wonderfully amazing. -
A Philosopher by Saloman Koninck
Using rich, dark colors and while using light to focus on the individual, a philosopher, this painting does a wonderful job creating an image that represents this great time peeriod: the move to new understanding and thought. -
The Night Watch by Rembrandt
The detailed workings of the mens' uniforms and garments is unmatched by anything I've seen before. -
Assumption of the Virgin Mary by Peter Paul Rubens
Religion was a part of life for people in the 17th century like cell phones are for us today. My favorite part of this painting is all of the different facial expressions being shown and felt. -
Battle of Nordlingen by Jacques Courtois
The deathtoll of a battle is never more than the deathtoll of war. -
Peasant Family in an Interior by Antoine - Louis Le Nain
Like most living on the other side of the royal walls, this picture does the peasant families justice and gives respect. Being poor meant little or no space inside the home, so family time was a very important factor to every day life. -
An old scholar by Salomon Koninck
Like many men of this period, this man is developing a new way of thought or a new system to thinking. I notice the size of the book and the length of his beard and assume he has been writing his entire lifetime. Like the saying goes, education is a continuous process. -
Nature morte aux raisins by Pierre - Antoine Lemoine
Translation: Still Life with Grapes. -
Moliere by Nicolas Mignard
I look at this man and I see a false sense of confidence and pride. Yes, he may possess these qualities, but only at the surface. Deep down, this man appears to be weak and scared to death. But, I like this painting because I believe he is a better person than he realizes. -
Merchants Counting Money by Salomon Koninck
Money, a commodity that was not very popular among the working class. The man in the center resembles Christ. From this painting, I can almost hear the fists slamming the table, the vulgar language being exchanged over meat and fruit. -
Clytie Transformed into a sunflower by Charles de La Fiosse
I struggle with understanding, if even possible, what the author's message is in this painting. I enjoy how this piece takes place near the water at night. These two elements contribute greatly to the overall tone of this painting. -
Self-Portrait
Self portraits from this time seem to spark the image of experimentation, learning, challenging all that is known and thought to be right. -
Classical Landscape with Staffage by Etienne Allegrain
The nature and beauty in this painting seem to be very natural and untouched, almost as if the artist used actual plant life to create these colors. The waterfall is my favorite piece of this work.
