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Christ Carrying The Cross (10) — Hieronymus Bosch, Oil On Panel, Northern Renaissance

Christ Carrying the Cross (10) by Hieronymus Bosch

Explore Hieronymus Bosch's 'Christ Carrying the Cross (10),' a haunting masterpiece from Ghent showcasing emotional depth and symbolic complexity. Discover its history & meaning.

Movements that changed the way we see

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Adoration Of The Trinity (landauer Altar) — Albrecht Dürer

Northern Renaissance

Frida Kahlo - `the Two Fridas` — Frida Kahlo

Surrealism

Neue Sachlichkeit

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Early Renaissance

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Symbolism

Renaissance

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Pierre Bladelin Triptych (detail) — Rogier Van Der Weyden, Oil On Panel, Early Netherlandish Renaissance

Rogier Van Der Weyden, Pierre Bladelin Triptych (…

Madonna And Child With Eight Angels — Sandro Botticelli, Acrylic On Canvas, Italian Renaissance

Sandro Botticelli, Madonna And Child With Eight A…

Bladelin Triptych (exterior) — Rogier Van Der Weyden, Acrylic On Canvas, Early Netherlandish Renaissance

Rogier Van Der Weyden, Bladelin Triptych (exterio…

The Lamentation Over St Francis (detail) — Fra Angelico, Oil On Canvas, Early Renaissance

Fra Angelico, The Lamentation Over St Francis (de…

Museum Masterpieces: Staatliche Museen collection

Explore Berlin's history & art at the Staatliche Museen! Discover Nefertiti, ancient artifacts, masterpieces across 17 museums on Museum Island & beyond.

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NEW: Museum Quiz

Indian Museum

Daily Museum Challenge

What is the Indian Museum primarily known for?

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A) Its extensive collection of ancient manuscripts.

B) Being Asia's largest museum by size of collection.

C) Housing only sculptures from Hindu temples.

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On This Day 7 of September

Jacob Lawrence

Born 7 September 1917

Discover Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), a pivotal African American artist of the Harlem Renaissance. Known for his 'dynamic cubism' & powerful depictions of Black life, history, and social justice.

Bar And Grill

The Library

Genesis Creation Sermon V: And God Created All The Fowls Of The Air And Fishes Of The Seas

Genesis Creation Sermon Iv: And God Created The Day And The Night And God Creatied And Put Stars In The Skies

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Juan Gris

In what city was Juan Gris born?

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A) Paris

B) Barcelona

C) Madrid

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Explore Juan Gris (1887-1927), the Spanish Cubist master! Discover his geometric style, Synthetic Cubism & lasting influence on modern art. View artworks now.