A large grisaille oil on canvas shows the INRI inscription floats above the limp body of Christ; angels descend through golden light; Mary’s veil billows with grief.

The photo shows two versions of a Deposition: on the left, a freestanding white marble relief by Antonio d’Este after a model by Antonio Canova (c. 1800–1837). On the right, Deposition by Bernardino Nocchi (Italian, 1741–1812), dated 1800, also “after Antonio Canova”.

The photo shows a framed relief-like painting — creamy, nearly sculptural in tone — hanging like an antique marble. The wall label identifies it as The Vestal Virgins, attributed to Jean-Siméon Chardin (French, 1699–1779), c. 1760–70, oil on stone. Six veiled women occupy a classical interior with columns and a flaming altar; one seated figure receives offerings.

When art imitates art.

A remarkably self-aware installation at the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gallery 218. Three works collectively stage what Renaissance theorists called the paragone, the competition between painting and sculpture, and answer it with deliberate […]

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Faux neon (LED) sign for 'Cantina on Madison' in a dark alley, just off Madison Street in Chicago

Tiffany dragonfly lamp at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Thai Buddha statue in front of the Woman's Board Grand Staircase/Public Notice 3 at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Public Notice 3 installation on the Woman's Board Grand Staircase at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Some photos from earlier today in Chicago, mostly at the Art Institute.

#photography #chicago #artinstitute

Picture of Art Institute with boring tables and chairs and no art.

The members lounge at The Art Institute has not ONE piece of art in it?!? #artinstitute #artsky

And when I'm about to lose my mind, I sit here for awhile. #artsky #paris #artinstitute

These were painted on plastic! Photo does not do justice!

Beautiful paint used

These were incredible! Painted with a special sparkly paint (read description! #brucegoff #artinstitute #artsky #architecture #paintings

His architecture.... incredible. #brucegoff #artinstitute

He created musical patterns for player pianos even!! #artinstitute Chicago

Photo by me, from recreation of Chicago Stock Exchange, an exhibit at the Art Institute DETAIL a red “exit sign” glows on a dark wooden wall. The type is serif, instead of the typical generic signs we might see elsewhere

Make Exits Serif Again #artnouveau #artdeco #chicago #artinstitute

Photo by me, from recreation of Chicago Stock Exchange, an exhibit at the Art Institute DETAIL Sage green and peach art nouveau pattern on the ceiling is extremely detailed/ornate

Photo by me, from recreation of Chicago Stock Exchange, an exhibit at the Art Institute DETAIL Sage green and grey glass ceiling in hexagonal grid

Photo by me, from recreation of Chicago Stock Exchange, an exhibit at the Art Institute DETAIL Ornate gold swirling lines and organic shapes crown the top of a column in the room, beside the patterns from aforementioned photos. Edison bulbs glow orange beneath the gold

Photo by me, from recreation of Chicago Stock Exchange, an exhibit at the Art Institute DETAIL Sage green wallpaper with geometric, swirling pattern

CSE CORE #artnouveau #chicago #artinstitute

Waiting for my private tour group to arrive… ❤️ #ArtInstitute

A man with a mild bald spot in a blue checked button down shirt and glasses stares intensely at the male figure in Grant Wood's American Gothic

Day 44: Mirror Test
#Photography #Art #Chicago #ArtInstitute #AmericanGothic

Tiffany Lamp

Grecian Couch paintings by Rembrandt Peale.

John Pennington painting Mahogany settee

A peek into the Reinertson library from an upper level. You can smell the books up here.

Odds and ends at The Art Institute. #artinstitute #artsky

Even the art agrees #nokings #chicago #artinstitute

Chicago's just getting started!
#artinstitute
#nokings

Painting

Parting is such sweet sorrow.... the last days of the Caillebotte exhibit at The Art Institute of Chicago...my FIFTH visit. #artsky #caillebotte #artinstitute

CULTURE AND THE CITY Chicago Metro Edition, by Rich Paschall Like many American cities, Chicago is home to a large collection of museums and other cultural attractions. According to museumhack.com, as of 2025, there are 67 awesome museums in Chicago. To be honest, I had no idea the number was so high. I have visited the ones tourists usually see, as well as some of the ones others may have missed.

CULTURE AND THE CITY, #Chicago Metro Edition. #Museums #ArtInstitute

Art Institute of Chicago - Caillebotte Painting His World Exhibition ~ September 3, 2025 It's a fantastic exhibition of his work, showing until October 5 so see it if you can. The exhibit is well laid out and if you move counter-...

See this fantastic #Caillebotte exhibition at the #ArtInstitute in #Chicago until October 5. These are some of my favorites: ionnature.blogspot.com/2025/09/art-...

School Merv and Nicki dive into the value (or lack thereof) of a formal education when it comes to art.

📣 New Podcast! "School" on @Spreaker #art #artinstitute #artists #artportfolio #artschool #arttraining #artwork #comics #conversation #creativity #customart #discussion #education #finearts #nostalgia #opportunity #practice #smallbusiness #teachers #traditionalart

#chicago #Artinstitute

And when you go to The Art Institute, be sure to grab a cocktail and lunch and enjoy this beautiful fountain outside. It's absolutely lovely. #artinstitute #courtyard

Caillebotte black and white

I am so drawn to this photograph of Gustave Caillebotte and his dog. #Caillebotteexhibit #artinstitute #chicago

Famous Grant wood painting

My favorite part about this Grant Wood painting is watching all the people posing next to it trying to imitate the faces. #art #blueskyart #artinstitute

Original art for one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen about one of the greatest artists ever. If you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favor. This illustration is dedicated to my art school buddy Ralph. A great guy to howl at the moon with. #pianoman #andsoitgoes #tcm #billyjoel #artinstitute

8 months later, but it happened! #ArtInstitute

Enjoyed Frida & Gustave recently. Great stuff at the #artinstitute #chicago

#Waldolf with some friends on the bridge to the #ArtInstitute of Chicago from #MillenniumPark with the #Chicago Skyline in the background #fursuit #fursuiter #fursuiting

Current situation outside at cafe Art Institute of Chicago. A "Nardini"....and French jazz playing in my AirPods. #artInstitute #frenchjazz #art

I’ll post pics of other the other glorious works we saw, including see the Giants show on its last day! (The Alicia Keys and Swiss Beatz collection.)

#MIA #minneapolis #artinstitute #vangogh #olivetrees #artlove #artyear
#artmuseum #goseeart

Everyone can STFU about #chicago. Love my city. #artinstitute

Actual papyrus scroll from the Book of the Dead (~3,000 years old), on display at #ArtInstitute of #Chicago.

Anubis weighs the decedent's heart against a feather. Thoth records the judgment. Ammit lies in wait to devour the unworthy, who would then suffer eternal death.

What a great religion.