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Madonna and Child: Ambrosius Benson

In this lovely painting, Ambrosius Benson captures the innovative spirit of the Renaissance and Reformation painters.

Samson Slaying the Philistines: Orazio de’ Ferrari

Orazio de’ Ferrari skillfully captures one of the Old Testament’s most powerful stories.

The Triumph of Miriam: Luca Giordano

Luca Giordano, a child prodigy, would become one of the Baroque era’s most noted Neapolitan artist.  M&G has at least three of his works including The Triumph of Miriam.

Christ Teaching on the Mountain: Pieter Jan van Reysschoot

Flemish artist Pieter Jan van Reysschoot masterfully illustrates Christ’s use of creation to teach the multitudes about God’s compassionate character.

Eyre Crowe: Wittenberg, October 31, 1517

Victorian artist, Eyre Crowe does a masterful job of recreating that moment in the town of Wittenberg, Germany that set in motion the Protestant Reformation.

Madonna and Child: Anthony van Dyck

Although Anthony van Dyck died in the prime of life, he left behind a surprisingly prolific body of work.

The Brothers of Joseph: Francisco Collantes

Baroque Spanish artist Francisco Collantes relies on his considerable skill as a landscape painter to enhance the storytelling power of this Biblical narrative from Genesis 37.

St. John the Evangelist: Master of Cueza

This depiction of St. John the Evangelist by the Master of Cueza provides an intriguing look at various accoutrements used by medieval scribes.

Old Testament Characters: Pietro Negroni, called Il Giovane Zingaro

Roughly the same size, these beautifully rendered panels painted by Pietro Negroni most likely came from an altarpiece in a convent church in the Calabrian city of Cosenza.

Preparing to Depart for Canaan: Leandro Bassano, called Leandro da Ponte

This vibrant painting depicting Abraham and his family’s departure for Canaan features many of the details that the Bassano family were skilled in painting.

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