The extraordinary life-like quality of the characters in this work illustrate why Francois de Troy was one of the 17th century’s most popular portrait painters.

The Last Supper was a common subject among 16th century artists; however, the intriging iconography in Stefano Cernotto’s rendering displays and inventiveness that is unique.

This arresting Mary Magdalene Turning from the World to Christ iidentifies Jan van Bijlert with the Utrecht Caravaggisti. The work is an beautiful blending of dramatic qualities of naturalism with the brilliant precision of classicism.

In this triptych the artist beautifully pictures several of the most familiar Christmas story events.

In this triptych the artist beautifully pictures several of the most familiar Christmas story events.
Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse, was one of the first Netherlandish painters to integrate an Italian and Northern style. His beautiful Madonna of the Fireplace in one stunning example of his skill.

Although indebted to Italian painting, Philippe de Champaigne is unique in his ability to combine French elegance with profound psychological realism.

In addition to highlighting traditional symbols associated with John the Baptist, Castillo’s painting illustrates how renderings of this prophet changed over time.