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Look Closer: The Art of Devotion

A photograph of a woman in front of Peter Paul Rubens' Daniel in the Den of Lions

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In this video, we explore powerful stories of devotion, love, and artistic passion through iconic works of art—from religious masterpieces to revolutionary portraits. Discover how artists like Fra Filippo Lippi, Anthony van Dyck, Mary Cassatt, and Claude Monet channeled personal and spiritual devotion into their timeless creations. 

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Sydney J. Freedberg Lecture on Italian Art presented by Emanuele Lugli (2026)