In the late 18th century, the French Academy promoted a severely Classical approach to history painting as a means to regenerate art—and in contrast to the perceived decadence of the Rococo style.

This painting depicts a young Saint John the Baptist living as a hermit in the wilderness. His cross of reeds, pointing gesture, and the nearby lamb refer to his role as a prophet foretelling the ...

Teen Audio Guide Opportunities for Teens My Chicagos: A Virtual Gallery Work at the museum for a semester, summer, or school year. Make art, get hands-on museum experience, and design events and ...

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) written by Ovid (Italian, 43 B.C.-17 A.D.) printed by Louis Fort (French, 19th-20th centuries) published by Albert Skira (Swiss, 1904-1973) ...

CHICAGO — The Art Institute of Chicago is honored to announce a $75 million gift from Aaron I. Fleischman and Lin Lougheed that will support the museum’s future campus vision. This generous gift—the ...

Imitator of Titian (Tiziano Vecelli; Italian, c. 1485/90–1576) ...

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman S. Anthonis Marckt met de Waegh, from Views of Amsterdam, c. 1660 Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman De Eenhorns Sluys, from Views of Amsterdam, c. 1660 Reinier Nooms, called ...

Emerging from darkness into a blaze of light falling from heaven, Saint Peter’s enraptured upward expression and gesture here suggest a moment of spiritual dialogue as he grapples with his bitter ...

Admission is free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip ...

Engage with Untitled (Hôtel de la Duchesse-Anne) by artist Joseph Cornell. Engage in slow looking, learn about Cornell and his work, and get new ideas for your own art making. Born in Nyack, New York, ...

Admission is free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip ...

The Franke Reading Room is a shared space in which researchers can consult the collections of the Libraries and Archives. Research Center materials are accessible by appointment only. We are a ...