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Pastoral Landscape
Nicholas Pousin was one of the greatest French Baroque painters. Having spent most of his life in Rome, Poussin's Pastoral Landscape is a fine example of his later, refined work. He was beloved for the quality and variety of work he was able to procude during the Baroque era. -
Church of St. Michel In Louvain
The Baroque period consisted of many different examples of cultural influence on architecture. Spanish Baroque architecture was renowned for its effort to appease emotion rather than the norther Europe’s common philosophy to please intellect. The Church of St. Michel in Louvian is held in high regard for being a fine early example of this style’s effort. -
The Van Moerken Family
The Van Moerken Family by Gerard ter Borch is a great example of Duch portraiture during the golden age of Duch Art. The paiting is considered to be a great example of Dutch Baroque style. -
Xantippe Dousing Socrates
Originally attributed to Jan Victors it has since be resblished as the work of Reyer van Blommendael. This legendary scene dipects Xantippe (Socrates wife) pouring water on Socrates, made clear by his motto carved in greek letter on the right side of the piece. -
The Milkmaid
The Milkmaid, by Jan Vermeer is a famous example of Dutch Baroque painting. He specialized in paitings of domestic scenes of the middle class, perfectly displayed in the Milkmaid. The oil canvas painting offers its viewer a deep look into a female malkmaid of the time. -
The Evangelist Matthew and the Angel
Widely considered the most important painter in Dutch history, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was in the latter years of his career by 1650. The Evangelist Matthew and the Angel is considerd one of his greatest later works. -
Hercules at Rest
Pierre Pegut was contracted to Paris by Claude Girardin to make two statues for the chateau of Vaudreuil in Normandy. Having loved the oringal two he contracted a third to be done of Hercules. Puget went himself to the Carrara mountains to find the perfect marble for the eventual statue. -
Joannes de Boetgezant
Joost van den Vondel is considered the most prominent Dutch poet and playwright of the 17th century. His most most famous work in theatre is widely considerd Joannes de Boetgezant, which is an epic based on the life of John the Baptist. -
Self-portrait as Zeuxis Laughing
Self-portrait as Zeuxis Laughing is a 1663 self portrait by the Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. Considered the second to last of Rembrandt's 90 self portraits, painted just 6 years before his dealth. -
Girl with a Pearl Earing
Johannes Vermeer’s finest example during the Dutch Golden Age. The painting has intruiged art lovers for centuries while also inspring the 2003 film by the same name. The movie attempt to create a naritive for the girl in the painting as Vermmer's assistant. -
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Founded by the Domincan Order and located in Oaxaca, Mexico, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman was first considered complete in 1666 the Baroque ecclesiastical building complex continued to expand for the following 200 years. -
Belfry of Mons
A bellfry is a belltower or steeple, typically as aprt of a church. The Beffry of Mons is considered a more recent example among these buldings designated a world heritage site. Designed by Louis Ledoux, he passed five years into the build eventually finished by Vincent Anthony in 1669. -
The Annunciation
Luca Giodano is one of the most famous italian artists of the 17th century. He worked in a variety styles and often followed examples of renaissance masters. The Annunciation is one of his many works influenced by Titan. -
The Governors of the Haarlem Guild of St Luke
Jan de Bray is credited with paitning himself in this exmple of painters working as a guild under St. Luke. -
Juda and Tamar
Juda and Tamar is a product o the School of Rembrandt by Aert de Gelder. Gelder is considered to be Rembrandt's last pupil having studied with him from 1661-1663, just a few years before his dealth. He is considerd one of the few great Dutch painters to use Rembrandt's style. -
Palace of San Telmo
Designed by Leonardo de Figueroa construction began on the Palace of San Telmo in 1682 in southern Spain. Considerd the best example of Sevillian Baroque architecture consisitng of courtyards, towers, and gardens. The Palace now serves at the place of the Andalusian Autonomous Government -
Martyrdom and Glory of St Pantaleon
Martyrdom and Glory of St Pantaleon may be remember for its size above all other amazing features. Covering the of the church Chiesa di San Pantaleone Martire, in Venice, it was once conisdered the largest canvas painting in the world. The scene consists of several animals and features leading towards Saint Pantaleon. -
Armide
Armide is an opera by Jean-Baptiste Lully first performed at the Paris Opera on February 15th, 1686. Many consider Armide to be Lully's masterpiece and one of the great works of the 17th century. His piece has the characters suffering between a choice of vengence or love, while developing the characters for the audience. -
Greenwich Hospital
The hospital was created after Queen Mary II was inspired by the sight of wounded soundiers. Greenwich Hospital was a home and hospital for injured sailors of the Royal Navy. The hospital operated from 1692 to 1869 and included a wing designed by Sir Christopher Wren for King Charles II. -
Andromeda and the Sea Monster
This scene of mythological figure Andromeda tangled with a Sea Monster was constructed by Italian scuptur Domenico Guidi. Guidi was contracted in Rome by John Cecil, the fifth Earl of Exeter. Its origence was long debated but is now solved and beloved as a great piece of the era.
