In the late 18th century, the French Academy promoted a severely Classical approach to history painting as a means to regenerate art—and in contrast to the perceived decadence of the Rococo style.

In this altarpiece, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo conceived the traditional subject of the Virgin and Child with interceding saints as if the two figures have miraculously appeared on an altar in a ...

This depiction of an enslaved man constituted a timely abolitionist appeal in the years leading up to the British Emancipation Act of 1833. The subject raises his head and eyes toward the heavens, ...

This painting depicts a young Saint John the Baptist living as a hermit in the wilderness. His cross of reeds, pointing gesture, and the nearby lamb refer to his role as a prophet foretelling the ...

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) written by Ovid (Italian, 43 B.C.-17 A.D.) printed by Louis Fort (French, 19th-20th centuries) published by Albert Skira (Swiss, 1904-1973) ...

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman S. Anthonis Marckt met de Waegh, from Views of Amsterdam, c. 1660 Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman De Eenhorns Sluys, from Views of Amsterdam, c. 1660 Reinier Nooms, called ...

Barnard and Gibson Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run, March 1862 Barnard and Gibson Mathew’s House, Battle-field of Bull Run, March 1862 ...

Imitator of Titian (Tiziano Vecelli; Italian, c. 1485/90–1576) ...

Pietro della Vecchia Allegorical Scene with Father Time, n.d. Pietro della Vecchia Temptation of Saint Anthony, n.d. Pietro della Vecchia Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus in his Carpentry Shop, n.d.

Story of Niobe: Woman Turning Left, n.d.