Introduction
The Getty Villa is a significant cultural and heritage center in the United States. Based in Malibu, it accommodates thousands of ancient pieces of artwork that marked important European era. Paintings are essential elements in this museum. Through this paper, I focus on two paintings I encountered during my visit to the museum. A critical analysis of the two artworks will be used to reinforce the arguments presented in the paper. Additionally, the similarities and contrasts of the two pieces of art will go a long way in shedding some light on the magnificence of Getty Villa’s inventory. ...