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Gaspar de Crayer: St. Augustine & St. Ambrose

In these two portraits, Flemish artist Gaspar de Crayer highlights Augustine, one of western civilization’s most noted philosophers, and Ambrose, the bishop who would bring this great scholar to Christ.

Peter Paul Rubens (follower of)

Portrait of Charles the Bold

Peter Paul Rubens (follower of)

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Govaert Flinck: Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

John Nolan served as curator at the Museum & Gallery for twenty years. In this month’s segment, he shares his thoughts on one of his favorite works from the collection.

 

Domenico Zampieri, called Il Domenichino

St. John the Evangelist

Domenico Zampieri, called Il Domenichino

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Simon Vouet: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

Simon Vouet’s painting provides a compelling illustration of the 17th century’s fascination with the dramatic martyrdom of John the Baptist.

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

The Heavenly Shepherd

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

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Jusepe de Ribera: Ecce Homo

This evocative portrait of Christ by Jusepe de Ribera was one of Bob Jones Jr.’s “very special favorites.”

Baroque Art: Introduction

In a series of four videos, M&G’s founder Dr. Bob Jones Jr. will share his expertise on the Baroque period which followed Mannerism and is known for a range of dramatic styles.

 

Watch the next video in the series HERE.

Baroque Art: Prominent Schools

Last time Dr. Jones noted that many Baroque painters belonged to specific “schools of art.” In this segment he will continue his discussion of the Bolognese School, highlighting Domenico Zampieri. He will also introduce three other prominent painters from the Roman School.

 

Watch the next video in the series HERE.

Baroque Art: Stylistic Scope

In this segment Dr. Jones begins with two works—one from the beginning and another from the ending of the Baroque period—helping us discern characteristics that illuminate the era’s stylistic scope.

 

Watch the final video in the series HERE.

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