Fine Art

Saint Barbara — History & Facts

These three statues come from the monastery of Mariënwater in Koudewater (near ‘s Hertogenbosch). They are attributed to a sculptor who probably worked in the seclusion of the monastery. This would account for the rather old-fashioned, static and expressionless appearance of his work.

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St Dorothy by Master of Koudewater, walnut medium, depicting a serene figure in a lush garden.

St Dorothy

Master of Koudewater

St Francis by Master of Koudewater, oak medium, depicting a serene saint with gentle expression

St Francis

Master of Koudewater

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Father embraces his son in an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn

The Return of the Prodigal Son

Rembrandt van Rijn

The Garden of Earthly Delights, oil painting by El Bosco, depicting paradise, nude figures, and hell.

The Garden of Earthly Delights

El Bosco

Count Orgaz' funeral by El Greco, oil on canvas showing a solemn ceremony with heavenly vision.

Count Orgaz’ funeral

El Greco

Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn depicting Christ preaching to a crowd.

The Hundred Guilder Print: the central piece with Christ preaching, the plate arched

Rembrandt van Rijn

The Descent from the Cross, wood by Rogier van der Weyden, showing Christ's body being taken down.

The Descent from the Cross

Rogier van der Weyden

Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn depicting a father and son in an emotional embrace.

The return of the prodigal son

Rembrandt van Rijn