The Adoration of the Kings (Jan Gossaert)
The Adoration of the Kings by Jan Gossaert is one of the most enchanting depictions of the Christmas story from the early sixteenth century. Painted around 1510 - 1515...
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Bibliotheek van de Abdij van Bornem (De Abdij van Bornem/Robby Boey)
The Abbey of Bornem is home to an impressive collection of art and historical objects. The holdings reflect the rich history and intellectual legacy of the monastic co...
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Fumata BIanca (Robby Boey)
Beginning in the early 19th century, the ballots cast by cardinals during a papal conclave were burned after each round of voting. The resulting smoke became the outwa...
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Conclave (Osservatore Romano/Reuters/Robby Boey)
A conclave is the formal assembly of the College of Cardinals convened to elect the pope, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church and the successor to Saint Peter....
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Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds (John Constable)
Constable painted this work for his friend and patron, Dr John Fisher, Bishop of Salisbury. The Bishop is shown in the left foreground pointing out the sunlit Cathedra...
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Monk Feeding the Poor (Louis Gallait)
Louis Gallait (1810–1887) was a prominent Belgian painter and one of the leading figures in the 19th-century revival of history painting in Belgium. Known for his care...
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Praying Monk (Andrzej Bronisław)
Andrzej Bronisław Grabowski was a distinguished 19th-century Polish painter known for his expressive portraits and scenes drawn from both everyday life and national hi...
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A Sermon (Alphonse Legros)
Alphonse Legros (8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French-born painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist who later became a naturalized British citizen. A key figure ...
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