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Church of Saint Mary of Loreto, Rome
Santa Maria di Loreto, Rome. The church was designed by the Italian Renaissance architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger (1484–1546 CE). Construction began on this church in 1507 CE, although the dome would not be completed for around 75...
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Santa Maria della Salute, Venice
Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. It is a striking example of Baroque architecture, constructed 1631-1687 CE.
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Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi complex in Florence, Italy. Construction of the Uffizi began in 1560 CE, and was completed in 1581 CE. It was originally intended to act as administrative office complex, and retains the name "Uffizi" (Italian for "offices"). The...
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Facade of the Basilica San Petronio, Bologna
The unfinished facade of the Basilica San Petronio in Bologna as seen from the Piazza Maggiore. Construction of the church began in 1390 CE. The facade was begun in 1538 CE, but was never finished.
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Facade of Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome
Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome as viewed from St. Peter's Square. Completed in 1590 CE, consecrated in 1626 CE. (Courtesy of Unsplash)
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Landing of Henry Hudson
Landing of Henry Hudson, 1609, at Verplanck Point, New York, oil on canvas by Robert Walter Weir, 1835.
The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, Christie's.
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Stony Ground
"Stony Ground" is an 1884 CE gouache painting by Edwin Austin Abbey (1852-1911 CE) which depicts a domestic scene from 17th or 18th Century CE America. A puritan pastor recites a sermon before a gathering of people in a kitchen. (Brooklyn...
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Sir Galahad Receives the Holy Grail
"The golden tree" was painted c. 1893-1902 CE. The painting depicts the legendary Sir Galahad receiving the Holy Grail and ascending to heaven with it after building a golden tree. It is part of the Part of the "Abbey Room Murals: The Quest...
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Galahad Battles the Seven Knights of Darkness
"The seven knights of darkness" was painted c. 1893-1902 CE. The painting depicts the legendary Sir Galahad battling personifications of the Seven Deadly Sins as part of his quest for the Holy Grail. It is part of the Part of the "Abbey Room...
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Knights of the Round Table Begin Search for the Holy Grail
"Knights of the Round Table Set Forth on the Search for the Holy Grail" was painted c. 1893-1905 CE. The painting depicts the legendary King Arthur's knights of the Round Table embarking on their quest to recover the Holy Grail. It is part...
