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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Gentileschi's Mary Magdalene chooses between a spiritual and worldly path.
The altar tabernacle of the Pauline Chapel at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome repackages a medieval icon and turns it into a dazzling Baroque trophy.
"Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness,” by Caravaggio is characterized by its dramatic chiaroscuro and innovative depiction of Saint John as a brooding adolescent. Learn more about this masterpiece from Julián Zugazagoitia, Director of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Created at a dramatic moment in European history, this explosive ceiling fresco celebrates the triumph of Jesus.
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.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.