Theme

Calm in art

Water Lilies by Claude Monet
Water LiliesClaude Monet, 1906Is this serene pond a reflection of our inner world?
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer
Girl with a Pearl EarringJohannes Vermeer, 1665A quiet girl, lost in thought, holds the key to a century-old mystery.
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt
The Storm on the Sea of GalileeRembrandt, 1633Stormy seas or calm waters? What's beneath the surface?