Historical Art Gallery

The Chartes Cathedral

The Chartes Cathedral was the destination of a pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary, among the most popular in all medieval Western Christianity.

The Virgin and Child Enthroned

This represents a complex, medieval theological notion known as a Sedes Sapientiae (Throne of Wisdom), in which Mary serves as a throne for Christ, who in turn embodies divine wisdom

Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa, also known as the Joconde, is an important painting in art history as it is an important key to understand the evolution of the art of the portrait during the Italian Renaissance.

Arnolfini Portrait

The Arnolfini Portrait, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, is significant for its intricate detail, symbolism, and portrayal of the merchant class. It offers insight into 15th-century life, cultural values, and artistic techniques of the Northern Renaissance.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

This piece has become a cultural icon, inspiring works of art across different mediums and serving as a symbol of beauty and mystery. The painting's enduring appeal has cemented its place in art history as a masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age.

Wanderer above the Sea of Fog

Romanticism was characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism, paganism, idealization of nature, distrust of science and industrialization. It shows a man confronting the vastness of nature and ultimately God.

African Art

Les Chadoufs

ts controlled and coherent design recalls principles of the Italian Renaissance, while its iconography evokes prototypes from key periods in Egypt's long history.

Construction of the Suez Canal

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe. Since its completion in 1869, it has become one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes.

Tassili n'Ajjer

The rock art of Tassili n'Ajjer, is the most eloquent expression of relationships between humans and the environment, with more than 15,000 drawings and engravings testifying to climate changes, wildlife migrations, and the evolution of humankind on the edge of the Sahara.

Asian Art

Shiva

The statue of Shiva Nataraja signifies the universe's cycle of death and rebirth through various symbolic elements. Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and creation, is depicted as a cosmic dancer in the statue.

The Great Wave

The Artist may have wished to depict a fear of and respect for the ocean with this play on perspective. Mount Fuji holds religious/sacred significance in Japan. The Great Wave is best thought of as a large, rogue wave or perhaps as a mythical event, a "yarn" told by sailors.

Buddha

Not only do the statues and images of Buddha serve as physical representations or depictions of how Buddha appeared in his physical form, but they also serve as symbols of Buddha's teachings, good fortune, inner peace, and the motivating force that should be present in every human being.