Battle of Pavia

This painting commemorates the 24 February 1525 military engagement between the armies of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, and the King of France, Francis I. The Battle of Pavia […]

Saint Peter the Apostle

Peter, leader of the twelve apostles, is commonly depicted holding keys. This symbolizes the biblical passage Matthew 16:18-19, when Christ tells Peter “I will give you the keys of the […]

Water Lily

John La Farge, most famous for his virtuoso stained-glass windows, was a writer and artist who excelled in a variety of mediums. Born to a wealthy French emigre family, La […]