This compelling image by Albrecht Bouts is a study in contrasts. Here is profound suffering and utter calm, unbearable agony and triumphant love.
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In this rare painting by the artist, Colijn de Coter creates an exquisite, powerful image to highlight the wonder of the gospel.
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Although much is written about the Apostle Paul, little is known of the courageous prophet who, at the Lord’s command, restored Paul’s sight.
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Procession to Calvary
Polychrome Spanish, 1500s
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Following Titian’s death in 1576, Tintoretto became the leading artist in Venice.
Torah Scroll
15th century
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If Raphael’s paintings reflect the philosophic concepts and artistic tastes that shaped the time, Leonardo’s life and work highlight technical innovations that would take western art to a whole new level.
At the dawn of the 16th century Mannerism was gaining in popularity. Even noted Renaissance painters like Raphael began to mirror the style, but it was the Sienese painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi who would push the mannerist vision even further.
