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The Juicy, Joyous Work of Frans Hals
Oil on canvas. (Cincinnati Art Museum) In his vivid 17th-century portraits, family members loll, laugh, and have a great time together. The Toledo Museum of Art is one of the nation’s best ...
Straight from the 17th century: the first example of gender fluidity in painting
Gender fluidity is not a thing of the present; it has existed as a societal norm for centuries. Artist Ribera proved this in ...
He Fell in Love With a Venetian Palazzo. But Why Did It Seem So Familiar?
On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment.
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A Peeling 17th-Century Palazzo and the Man Who Was ‘Crazy Enough’ to Buy It
A Peeling 17th-Century Palazzo: The fabric designer Raffaele ... refusing to renovate. Tiny Paintings: Works the size of postcards and bathroom tiles are challenging the market’s appetite ...