Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto in Capri | Hermann Corrodi | 20th Century Hilma af Klint invites viewers to contemplate themes

invites viewers to contemplate themes of morality

Pablo Picasso's "Woman Sitting Near a Window" (1932) is a striking example of his exploration of form and abstraction during his later career

Rembrandt's use of light and shadow brings a dramatic intensity to the scene

highlighting the bond between patient and healer

places the bride in an ornate room that underscores her wealth and social standing

Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto in Capri | Hermann Corrodi | 20th Century Hilma af Klint invites viewers to contemplate themesCorrodi was born in Frascati (though some sources say Zurich) and lived most of his life in Rome. He studied at the Academy of St Luke under his father, Salomon Corrodi, and also spent time in Paris in 1872. Corrodi received commissions for history paintings from the British royal family and was friends with many European royals, including Queen Victoria. He traveled extensively in the Far East, including Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, and Istanbul, which