It is done on the ceiling of the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris and was completed in the 18th century. The painting shows the Virgin Mary being called into heaven, surrounded by angels and saints.

A Getty show of Giacomo Ceruti’s 18th-century paintings reveals much about our modern wealth gap. Giacomo Ceruti, “Two Beggars,” circa 1735-40, oil on canvas.

This includes art: paintings, works on paper, sculpture, fragments of old installations, as well as conceptual pieces (such as the movie poster for an invented film titled “Blue Murder” he ...

From rare 18th-century furnishings and objects to art by leading 20th-century painters, the almost 160 lots offer participants to go on a journey guided by the discerning collector’s spirit. The ...

‘Colorful Realm,’ 18th Century Japanese Silk Paintings Make Rare U.S. Appearance Apr 9, 2012 6:45 PM EDT ...