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Francesco de Rosa: The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence

Francesco de Rosa presents the subject at the viewer’s eye-level and uses ordinary-looking figures for a dramatic scene about the legend of St. Lawrence. This artist reflects the influence of leading Baroque painters like Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and Jusepe de Ribera.

 

 

 

Guido Reni: The Four Evangelists

Guido Reni is one of the foremost artists of the Bolognese school. Learn about his rendering of the four gospel writers from the founder of M&G, Dr. Bob Jones, Jr.

Geritt van Honthorst: The Holy Family in the Carpenter Shop

Art historian Georges Marlier describes The Holy Family in the Carpenter Shop as “a magnificent work which equals the most beautiful Caravaggio.”

Francois de Troy: Christ and the Samaritan Woman

The extraordinary life-like quality of the characters in this work illustrate why Francois de Troy was one of the 17th century’s most popular portrait painters.

Francesco Cavazzoni: Legend of the Finding of the True Cross

The refinement of High Renaissance art motivated mannerist painters like Francesco Cavazzoni to explore other avenues of expression. Legend of the Finding of the True Cross provides an intriguing example.

Stefano Cernotto (attr. to): The Last Supper

The Last Supper was a common subject among 16th-century artists; however, the intriguing iconography in Stefano Cernotto’s rendering displays an inventiveness that is unique.

Salvator Rosa: Landscape with the Baptism of Christ

Salvator Rosa’s panoramic view of Christ’s baptism is not only a beautiful illustration of the Savior’s humility but a stunning example of 17th-century landscape painting.

Domenico Zampieri: St. John the Evangelist

Domenico Zampieri’s St. John the Evangelist is not only a stunning example of the classical Baroque style but arguably one of the most important 17th century pictures in America.

Marietta Robusti: Allegory of Wisdom

Marietta Robusti’s Allegory of Wisdom is an excellent example of how Renaissance artists used both Christian and mythological iconography to explore a theme.

Philippe de Champaigne: The Christ of Derision

Although indebted to Italian painting, Philippe de Champaigne is unique in his ability to combine French elegance with profound psychological realism.