#academicism
The Oath of Brutus before the statue,Fyodor Bronnikov
https://www.wikiart.org/en/fyodor-bronnikov/the-oath-of-brutus-before-the-statue
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![At the Fountain [c. 1890]Artist: Henryk Siemiradzki and studio](https://64.media.tumblr.com/edaefce24639994ab9c16939e84cdc28/f14b2de07610aeb0-fc/s1280x1920/170329f49533be882baba428629f6f9ad2473fe5.jpg "At the Fountain [c. 1890]Artist: Henryk Siemiradzki and studio")
We have found out forever
That blood smells only of blood.
Paul François Quinsac, Nymphs in the Forest, Paul François Quinsac (French 1858–1932) [Academicism], Undated.
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The Oath of Brutus before the statue,Fyodor Bronnikov
https://www.wikiart.org/en/fyodor-bronnikov/the-oath-of-brutus-before-the-statue
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‘florinda’ (detail) - franz xaver winterhalter (1853)
‘angels with attributes of the passion’ - simon vouet (1624)
‘hypatia’ - julius kronberg (1889)
hypatia is not only famous for her academic feats, though they are impressive in themselves; she was the greatest mathematician and astronomer of her time, as well as the leader of the neoplatonist school of philosophy in alexandria. on top of this, she spectacularly overcame the profound sexism of her society. however, it’s likely that her death is more relevant to this painting - she suffered an unspeakably violent and cruel death at the hands of an ignorant christian mob of men. the terrified expression captured by kronberg could perhaps serve as foreshadowing to this event, as well as the small crucifix being paraded in the background. hypatia’s remains were burned in a mock of pagan sacrifice, her death marking the triumph of christianity over the paganism of the ancient world.
‘a view of santi giovanni e paolo from the back’ - christian jank (1833-1888)
this painting features the exterior of a building better known as san zanipolo. it’s decorated interior is highly impressive compared to the back of the church, which is only made of bricks. the significance of this piece is how jank transformed the subject by implementing a warm atmosphere, as well as the details; a man in a gondola, two women chatting, the statue of the winged lion of saint mark and the small dog on the stairs.
‘the awakening’ - solomon joseph solomon (1891)
‘diana and a actaeon’ - gaston casimir saint-pierre (1833-1916)
‘echo’ - alexandre cabanel (1887)
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