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Dutch-British artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema painted this view of the church of San Clemente, demonstrating his fascination with architectural detail and historical settings. The composition captures the atmosphere of an ancient Italian church interior.
Alma-Tadema made study trips to Italy, sketching ancient and medieval buildings for his paintings. His architectural accuracy brought historical scenes to life. It hangs at the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden.
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1879
Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1872
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix

Rosa Bonheur, 1853
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1873
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Alexandre Cabanel, 1863
Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1866
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Frederic Leighton, 1895
Tate Britain, London

Frederic Leighton
Leighton House Museum, London, London
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