Department of Paintings

An Introduction to Guercino’s Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph

The Getty’s senior curator of paintings discusses the history, composition, and style of a 17th-century Italian masterpiece.

Davide Gasparotto | August 31, 2016

Why are Asian objects tucked away in a 19th-century aristocrat’s bedroom?

Megan Lee | August 31, 2016

Examination techniques reveal what lies beneath the surface of the painting.

Inside the curatorial process.

Getty Media | July 8, 2016

Why do certain works of art compel us?

A newly rediscovered Rembrandt offers a glimpse at the budding artist.

Anne Woollett | May 5, 2016

A collaborative conservation project begins.

Modest maiden or lascivious lover?

13 gorgeous frames from the Golden Age of French frame-making.

How to hang a frame.

Steve Saldivar | September 15, 2015

A hidden Rembrandt is revealed.

Annelisa Stephan | September 1, 2015

Many ways to see a Van Gogh.

Chenglin Lee | July 29, 2015