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Death of Socrates by Jacques Louis David high resolution jpeg

The 1787 painting The Death of Socrates depicts a famous scene of antiquity when the Ancient Greek philosopher chooses to drink poison instead of accepting exile for his crime of criticizing an Athenian tyrant. Gathered around him our his loyal … Continue reading

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Tom Thumb on a dinner plate in front of King vintage illustration

Kids feel like adults are oversized authorities determined to rule over them. This vintage illustration from a 1930s version of a Tom Thumb fairy tale embodies the smallness of children in the face of authority. The King presents a stereotypical … Continue reading

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Conjuring Back the Buffalo by Frederick Remington Native American stock art

A powerful image, Conjuring Back the Buffalo was painted by the famous American artist Frederick Remington in about 1892. He captured the agony of the environmental and societal destruction that the Native American tribes of the plains suffered in the … Continue reading

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18th century vintage illustration of fancy dinner party

It’s so very nice to be young, good looking, and rich. Be taken away to the frivolous world of 18th century Europe with the vintage illustration of two couples at a dinner party. The men and women look very entranced … Continue reading

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Medical quack vintage 18th century illustration of doctor

This vintage 18th century drawing shows a doctor using something called metallic tractors on a patient. What this is supposed to accomplish I hate to imagine, but this light hearted yet cringe-worthy vintage illustration could be put to many uses … Continue reading

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18th century gentleman Italian opera singer vintage stock image

This royalty free image presents A Singer’s Costume by Antoine Daniel Bertoli. It shows the fine and fancy dress expected of an 18th century Italian opera gentleman virtuoso. This ruffled and ribboned costume with a white feathered hat exemplifies the … Continue reading

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The Storm by Pierre Cot royalty free stock art of man and woman

This royalty free fine art stock image is The Storm by Pierre Cot, originally an 1880 oil painting. The woman looks on at presumably a storm with concern in her eyes. The man beside her seems to have eyes only … Continue reading

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Bacchus Roman God of Wine by Caravaggio stock art digital image

You have to like a spiritual system that gives wine its own God. Find a place in your wine-inspired fine art and craft projects for this dreamy portrait of Bacchus by Caravaggio. The Baroque master painted this fine art image … Continue reading

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The Musicians by Caravaggio Italian Renaissance stock art

The Musicians by the Italian master Caravaggio was painted around 1594 to 1595. The young men in this painting appear so real and alive. Because only two out of the four figures face the viewer, my curiosity is aroused to … Continue reading

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18th century Japanese woodcut Actor Dancing high resolution stock image

Add some distinctive Japanese artistry to your project with this full color royalty free fine art image of Actor Dancing by Torii Kiyotada. The original woodcut was created in 1715 and it is a compelling image full of energy. His … Continue reading

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