symbolism

Salome (1909)

Paul De La Boulaye (French, 1874–1916)

A mesmerizing yet unsettling portrayal of Salome, balancing beauty with an undercurrent of impending violence.
Recolte des Pommes (ca. 1890)

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French, 1824–1898)

A tranquil orchard scene where harvesters gather apples under a diffused golden light, blending labor with quiet poetry.
Woman Holding an Apple (c. 1550)

Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

A woman’s enigmatic expression and the apple she holds suggest untold stories, wrapped in Titian’s lush brushwork.
Panel for Music Room (1894)

John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

A dreamlike composition where flowing figures and soft colors evoke the quiet magic of music.
Flora (1892)

Max Nonnenbruch (German, 1857–1922)

A young woman cradles an armful of blossoms in this dreamlike ode to spring, where light and texture blur into something tenderly symbolic.