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A new exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art puts 17th-century artist phenom Rachel Ruysch back in the spotlight.
A show argues that the Jewish tale was interpreted as a symbol of liberation from Spanish rule in 17th-century Dutch society.
East Dulwich is well known for its strong art scene, with many of its streets featuring incredible works of art.
From royal propaganda to finding the divine light, Akbar’s imperial wardrobe is one of the most talked about for a reason.
In colonial Latin America – called “New Spain” by European colonists – images of a white Jesus reinforced a caste system where white, Christian Europeans occupied the top tier, while those with darker ...
"He takes out all the ornaments that were important to the 17th-century portrait and focuses on the ... containing four men. But in each box, only the man closest to Teresa looks at her.
Neil MacGregor concludes his series of uncomfortable images for Lent and Easter Kitchen Maid with the Supper at Emmaus, Diego ...
How can these discoveries be reconciled with the widespread view that the post-Temple remnant of Jews in the Holy Land was ...
Amal Dagher (at home in his studio near Paris, amid his renderings of paintings ... male copyists had more on their minds than offers of artistic instruction. To such prospective swains, the 19th ...
European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...