Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1519):
- Considered one of the most iconic paintings in the world.
- Known for its enigmatic smile, precise details, and subtle sfumato technique.
The Sistine Madonna by Raphael (1512-1513):
- A High Renaissance masterpiece known for its harmonious composition, soft lighting, and expressive figures.
The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (1889):
- A Post-Impressionist masterpiece characterized by swirling skies, vibrant colors, and expressive brushstrokes.
Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez (1656):
- A complex and layered painting that depicts the artist himself, the Spanish royal family, and maids of honor in a single composition.
Guernica by Pablo Picasso (1937):
- A powerful anti-war masterpiece featuring distorted and fragmented figures to convey the horrors and suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War.
The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli (1485-1486):
- An iconic painting from the Italian Renaissance, depicting the goddess Venus emerging from a seashell.
David by Michelangelo (1501-1504):
- A large-scale marble sculpture representing the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath.
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo (1511-1512):
- A fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel depicting the moment God gives life to Adam.
The Parthenon Sculptures (5th century BCE):
- Classical Greek sculptures that adorned the Parthenon temple in Athens, including the famous pediment sculptures and metopes.
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci (1495-1498):
- A mural depicting the moment Jesus reveals to his disciples that one of them will betray him.