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Saint Romuald Refuses Emperor Otto III Admission to the Church (1435)
Fra Angelico portrays Saint Romuald denying Emperor Otto III entry, highlighting religious conviction and artistic mastery.
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Saint Romuald (c. 1440)
Fra Angelico’s portrayal of Saint Romuald exemplifies Early Renaissance religious art.
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Virgin of Humility (1433~1435)
Fra Angelico’s “Virgin of Humility” portrays a tender moment between the Virgin and Child, exuding sacred serenity.
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The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)
Leonardo da Vinci’s painting captures Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and infant Jesus in a tender moment, highlighting themes of maternal love and sacrifice.
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The Circumcision (1661)
Rembrandt’s portrayal of Jesus’ circumcision captures the blend of humanity and divinity with emotional depth.
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Simeon’s Song of Praise (1631)
“Simon’s Song of Praise,” painted in 1631, depicts an elderly Simeon in the temple, overwhelmed with joy upon seeing the infant Jesus, bathed in divine light. The scene is filled with emotion and drama, particularly through the contrast of light and shadow, which symbolizes the divine presence. Simeon’s posture and expression convey praise for God […]
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Daniel and Cyrus Before the Idol Bel (1633)
Rembrandt vividly captures the dialogue between Daniel and Cyrus before the idol Bel through contrasting light and shadow.
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L’Innocence (1893)
Bouguereau’s delicate brushwork captures motherhood and purity in a serene setting
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Copy after Raphael’s Sistine Madonna (19th century)
Geudtner’s delicate reproduction captures Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” with precision.
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Still life with violin
“Still Life with Violin” is a still life painting by Bernard Meninsky, depicting a serene arrangement of a violin and other objects. The composition is simple, with soft colors, showcasing Meninsky’s sensitivity to form and light. This work reflects Meninsky’s deep observation and artistic expression of everyday items, conveying a tranquil and introspective mood.
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Vergißmeinnicht-Stilleben (1913)
Crecelius’s “Forget-Me-Not Still Life” captures natural beauty and a tranquil mood.
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The Island Garden (1892)
Hassam’s “The Island Garden” captures the natural beauty of poet Celia Thaxter’s garden on Appledore Island.
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The Sistine Madonna (1512~1513)
Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” portrays the Virgin and Child, with the two cherubs below becoming iconic figures.
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Birth Of Venus (1485)
“The Birth of Venus” portrays Venus emerging from the sea, embodying Renaissance ideals of classical beauty.
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Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus (1891)
Waterhouse’s “Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus” depicts the sorceress Circe offering a magical potion to the hero Odysseus.