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Studies of a Gentian, Moth, Birds, Cats, Interlacing Motif, and Greek Frets (recto); Ornamental Studies with Figures (verso) by Giorgio di Giovanni ("Giorgio da Siena").

Giorgio di Giovanni ("Giorgio da Siena")

Studies of a Gentian, Moth, Birds, Cats, Interlacing Motif, and Greek Frets (recto); Ornamental Studies with Figures (verso)

1530–40

Midshipman Augustus Brine by John Singleton Copley.

John Singleton Copley

Midshipman Augustus Brine

1782

Portrait of a Man by Arnold Boonen.

Arnold Boonen

Portrait of a Man

ca. 1720

The Adoration of the Magi by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

The Adoration of the Magi

late 14th century

The Rajah Starting on a Hunt by Edwin Lord Weeks.

Edwin Lord Weeks

The Rajah Starting on a Hunt

ca. 1895

"Red-Headed Vulture and Long-Billed Vulture", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album by Mansur.

Mansur

"Red-Headed Vulture and Long-Billed Vulture", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

verso: ca. 1615–20; recto: ca. 1535–45

Jacob Burying Idols Under an Oak Tree from The Story of Jacob series by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

Jacob Burying Idols Under an Oak Tree from The Story of Jacob series

1550–75

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition by Anonymous, 17th century.

Anonymous, 17th century

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition

1600–40

Façade of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, decorated with the emperor's arms, four figures of death flanking the three entrances, the two in center on horseback, a large angel above central door, from "Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II" (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II) by Stefano della Bella.

Stefano della Bella

Façade of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, decorated with the emperor's arms, four figures of death flanking the three entrances, the two in center on horseback, a large angel above central door, from "Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II" (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II)

1637

Orpheus Charming the Nymphs, Dryads, and Animals by Charles Joseph Natoire.

Charles Joseph Natoire

Orpheus Charming the Nymphs, Dryads, and Animals

1757

Portrait of a Woman by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn).

Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)

Portrait of a Woman

1633

Saint Anthony the Abbot in the Wilderness by Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio).

Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio)

Saint Anthony the Abbot in the Wilderness

ca. 1440

The Flower Girl by Charles Cromwell Ingham.

Charles Cromwell Ingham

The Flower Girl

1846

Tapestry with figurative scenes by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

Tapestry with figurative scenes

17th century

Portrait of a Man by Francesco Salviati (Francesco de' Rossi).

Francesco Salviati (Francesco de' Rossi)

Portrait of a Man

Date not stated

Portrait of a Woman by Henri Fantin-Latour.

Henri Fantin-Latour

Portrait of a Woman

1885

The Artist's Wife and His Setter Dog by Thomas Eakins.

Thomas Eakins

The Artist's Wife and His Setter Dog

ca. 1884–89

"The Angel Gabriel meets 'Amr ibn Zaid (the Shepherd)", Folio from a Siyer-i Nebi (the Life of the Prophet) by Mustafa ibn Vali.

Mustafa ibn Vali

"The Angel Gabriel meets 'Amr ibn Zaid (the Shepherd)", Folio from a Siyer-i Nebi (the Life of the Prophet)

ca. 1595

The Crucifixion with Saints and a Donor by Joos van Cleve.

Joos van Cleve

The Crucifixion with Saints and a Donor

ca. 1520

Cider Making by William Sidney Mount.

William Sidney Mount

Cider Making

1840–41

The Holy Family with Saints Anne and Catherine of Alexandria by Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto).

Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto)

The Holy Family with Saints Anne and Catherine of Alexandria

1648

Portrait of a Woman by Jan van Ravesteyn.

Jan van Ravesteyn

Portrait of a Woman

1635

Portrait of a Young Man by Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo di Mariano).

Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo di Mariano)

Portrait of a Young Man

1530s

Reverse copy of The Martyrdom of St Paul from The Matyrdom of the Twelve Apostles by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Reverse copy of The Martyrdom of St Paul from The Matyrdom of the Twelve Apostles

Date not stated

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