Dramatic lighting, movement, art that activate the viewer's space.
1600 - 1700
Dramatic lighting, movement, art that activate the viewer's space.
1600 - 1700
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Artemisia Gentileschi's image of Judith and her maidservant powerfully showcases the artist's ability to create a dramatic moment
Restoration of ancient sculptures was a big business in 17th-century Rome.
That hoof, that sword—everything is so close! This chapel gives us a privileged view of a private conversion.
Pozzo’s fresco reaffirms the authority of the Catholic Church and hails its expansion across four continents.
Lord, where are you going? As Peter recoils in astonishment, a muscular Jesus points the way to Rome.
Pluto hoists up Proserpina. She resists, pushing him away. Their desires clash, creating a dynamic composition.
She’s a monster, but in this poignant marble bust, Medusa becomes a victim of her own plight.
Uniting spiritual and earthly realms, Caravaggio has left a space open for us in this circle of mourners.
Embracing his own reflection, Narcissus falls in love with himself—and into the water. Good thing it’s just paint!
A world turned upside down? Caravaggio not only upends St. Peter, but also turns artistic convention on its head.
As the apostle’s tattered green shirt suggests, this is a rough and tumble world, far from the pomp of the Church.
The Baroque doesn’t have to be loud, as this intimate and quiet sculpture demonstrates so well.
The everyday experience of a woman is the subject of...