Museum Scavenger Hunt by Hillary Kugler

2025-06-19 15:26:25 UTC

Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph

Depicts the story of Genesis 48;14. Jacob is the elderly man in the middle, who is Blessing his sons Ephraim and Manasseh.

-Muriel, Alexandria, Emma EH., Anthony. Sophia

The virgin and child enthroned, with saints John and Baptist and Lucy

2025-06-19 15:27:56 UTC

We chose this painting, because the Virgin is deported on a throne. She is being accompanied by people holding guard.

A man singing by candlelight

2025-06-19 15:28:47 UTC

A man singing by candlelight is a painting known for its unusual shadow casting specifically on the nose and mustache. The clothing in the painting was inspired by Italian paintings and fashion.

- Emma E, Sophia, Alexandria, Muriel, Anthony

Ludovico Mazzolino (1480 - 1530)

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Describes Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. The painter depicts the moment the red sea is being parted. Anthony, Muriel, Emma, Sophia, and Alexandria.

Victorious Love

2025-06-19 15:31:43 UTC

Victorious Love depicts a very powerful Cupid standing over and striking a victim with his arrows, illustrating the idea of “love conquers all”.

- Emma E, Sophia, Alexandria, Muriel, Anthony

The Rape of Europa - Carlo Maratti

2025-06-19 15:32:58 UTC

The God of the Gods, Jupiter, changed himself into a white bull due to his love for the daughter of Agenor, Europa, helping to carry her to sea where she become the queen of the island.

Alexandria, Muriel, Sophia, Emma & Anthony

2025-06-19 15:37:32 UTC

Scene on the Ice

Depics people playing on the ice. This feels peaceful, because it illustrates people having fun and enjoying their time.

Muriel, Alexandria, Emma EH., Anthony, Sophia

Peasants Merrymaking - David Teniers II

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Four peasants dancing in a beautiful landscape.

Alexandria, Muriel, Sophia, Emma, Anthony

Still Life with dead Birds

2025-06-19 15:42:19 UTC

It shows the true nature of the cat. It's desperation for food.

Alex, Noella

2025-06-19 15:45:12 UTC

The portrait depicts a man wearing a very heavy outfit with some feminine clothing features while presenting himself in a very masculine manner. (We were inspired by Mr. Lang‘s 8th grade history class. “Look at those thighs”-Mr. Lang)

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HANFRI

In Memory of Boucicault and Bianconi

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HANFRI

The Singing Horseman

Alex, Noella

2025-06-19 15:50:43 UTC

In the background of the painting the artist (Philip James de Loutherbourg) depicts a ship in a more calm ocean with a ray of sunlight. In the foreground you can see a powerful storm. On the left hand side are three people who had to abandon their ship due to this storm, and are forced to find shelter on land.

2025-06-19 15:52:28 UTC

HANFRI

The Yew walk

2025-06-19 15:52:36 UTC

We chose the painting Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, Crowning the Lion of Saint Mark by Domenico Tintoretto. The Queen is dressed in fine clothing and adorned with gold Crown Jewels and silks and is crowning a lion, the King of the great cats, giving the scene a very regal feel.

(Annea, Helene, Lizzy, Mina, Marie and Emma H.)

Alex, Noella

2025-06-19 15:53:37 UTC

Stained glass windows like these are often found in churches, because they depict very important religious figures.

2025-06-19 15:54:56 UTC

The painting St. George and the Dragon shows St. George on horseback slaying a dragon to save a princess, with both the horse and dragon clearly visible. We picked this image because it includes two animals, a heroic horse and a fearsome dragon.

Helene, Marie, Annea, Lizzy, Emma H., Mina

A King Charles Spaniel

2025-06-19 15:54:57 UTC

The painting depicts such a cute dog and was painted by Landseer, who of the most reknowned artists of the Victorian era.

Lizzy, Emma H., Helene, Mina, Marie and Annea

2025-06-19 15:55:56 UTC

HANFRI

Elijah

Katherina Knoblauch (1513-1542) by Conrad Faber von Kreuznach

2025-06-19 15:57:14 UTC

The portrait depicts the nineteen old Katherina in expensive clothing. Faber also painted her husband with the same panoramic landscape to further illustrate their bond. We were intrigued by the stark contrast between the luxurious clothing and the tranquil landscape.

- Helene, Emma H., Lizzy, Annea, Mina, Marie

2025-06-19 15:57:16 UTC

HANFRI

Murlough Bay and Fair Head, Coast of Antrim

Fête Champêtee

2025-06-19 15:57:53 UTC

The painting depicts the beginning of a dance between the man and woman in the centre. The man has his foot lifted slightly off the ground, implying that he is dancing.

Lizzy, Marie, Mina, Helene, Emma H. and Annea

2025-06-19 15:58:02 UTC

We chose the painting The Castle of Bentheim by Jacob van Ruisdael. The scenery of the homes nestled into the hillside and engulfed by nature gives it a very serene and peaceful atmosphere, nearly an untouchable aspect.

(Annea, Mina, Marie, Helene, Lizzy, Emma H.)

2025-06-19 15:58:03 UTC

HANFRI

Mass in Connemara Cabin

Alex + Noella

2025-06-19 15:58:29 UTC

We took a bit of a twist on this one as powerful can also be seen as wise. This picture shows an older woman. As age is often connected to knowledge, and knowledge is known to be powerful, this woman is powerful in the sense that she is very wise and knowledgeable.

2025-06-19 15:59:30 UTC

HANFRI

The Installation of Captain Rock

2025-06-19 15:59:57 UTC

This depicts Christ on the Cross created in 1460s by Giovanni di Paolo.

This is central in Christianity.

Marie, Mina, Emma H., Lizzy, Helene, Annea

The museum was really interesting and well-organized. I liked how clearly it showed the story of Ireland, with cool paintings and displays that made the history feel real. The space felt very welcoming.

2025-06-19 16:00:16 UTC

Marie

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HANFRI

An Emigrant Ship, Dublin Bay, Sunset

2025-06-19 16:02:54 UTC

HANFRI

A.E. Child

2025-06-19 16:05:37 UTC

The water plays a large role in this painting by Jan van Goyen, as it provides a primary source of resources used by the people.

Marie, Mina, Helene, Emma H., Lizzy, Annea

Alex + Noella

2025-06-19 16:05:54 UTC

This peaceful paining not only shows our favorite colors but it shows calm water and trees that merge into one.

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Virgin Mary is being carried up into heaven after her death. Saints, below her, are praying among her tomb. They look up to her.

2025-06-19 16:07:39 UTC

HANFRI

The marriage of Strongbow and Aoife

Alex + Noella

2025-06-19 16:08:49 UTC

They are literally praying to and worshiping him, acting like he’s royalty

2025-06-19 16:09:39 UTC

The way the museum was set up to show all of its paintings was one of my favorite parts. All the paintings were deeply emotional.

2025-06-19 16:15:24 UTC

Louisa and Lena

This picture shows Christ feeding thousands of people with fish and bread. This narrative appears twice in the New Testament and prefigures the rite of communion.

2025-06-19 16:17:56 UTC

The catholic theology states that the Virgin Mary was conceived free of sin. The figures in the lower corners are the allegories of faith. Together they symbolize the three theological virtues

Louisa and Lena

Alex, Noella

2025-06-19 16:18:02 UTC

We are both dog owners and love our dogs. This dog and his owner look like best friends, and our dogs are like that for us. This dog looks a little bit like basil (Noellas dog.)

Alex, Noella

2025-06-19 16:19:07 UTC

Mirror by unknown artist

2025-06-19 16:20:21 UTC

We chose this one because the way she is posing and her outfit shows wealth. Not only this but her neck cover shows her wealth and well being.

Louisa and Lena

2025-06-19 16:21:28 UTC

My favourite animal is a dog and this picture shows one in a regal and royal setting.

Louisa and Lena

Alex, Noella

2025-06-19 16:23:47 UTC

The museum was really beautiful and all the rooms always fit the painting in the exhibition.

The story of Ireland was clearly a focus as quite a few exhibitions were focused on Ireland, it’s history and important historical figures.

At the beginning we were a little confused about navigating, but once we understood how to get around it was pretty straight forward.

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This Painting shows the Castle of Bentheim. The different shades of green depict the calmness of the nature, with the clouds giving a soothing contrast.

2025-06-19 16:25:46 UTC

We chose this painting because it has many dancing people. It is tireless a peasant wedding and therefore includes dancing people.

Louisa and Lena

Issy, Sophie, Kezi and Zoey

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Alex, Noella

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The 18th century painting shows a happy couple dancing in front of friends or relatives.

The immaculate conception

2025-06-19 16:29:08 UTC

Tamar + Maraki

This painting is to describe how the Virgin Mary conceived free of sin. It has Mary standing above the figures that represent hope, faith and charity, the three theological virtues.

2025-06-19 16:29:21 UTC

This Painting shows Lady Catherine and Lady Charlotte Talbot.

We really like how John Michal Wright used different shades to highlight the innocence the two girls represent. This becomes clear through their light clothes, and light angel like skins and curls which gives them a childlike innocence.

Louisa and Lena

"The Human Child"

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Inspired by Irish mythology, the painting reflects the poem 'The Stolen Child' by W.B. Yeats, which portrays the suffering in Ireland and the author's turning to fantasy and nature.

2025-06-19 16:32:12 UTC

This painting has a beautiful outfit on a women that makes her seem angelic and holy. Additionally the contrasting colors make for an interesting combination that blends in well with the painting whilst still standing out.

Louisa and Lena

Portrait of a Woman, the Wife of Nicolas de Hellincx

2025-06-19 16:33:49 UTC

Tamar + Maraki

The outfit is to symbolize prominent social position and is composed of a Spanish coat dress decorated with ribbed silk bows

2025-06-19 16:37:14 UTC

This photo shows the importance of the water for military and social purposes. It shows how the water is powerful the sense that it is necessary to survive but still poses a threat and can be dangerous.

Louisa and Lena

Loch an Mhuilinn

2025-06-19 16:40:26 UTC

The picture shows a woman washing clothes in a lake, portraying the simple and normal life of common people. There is a contrast between each aspect of the painting and their placement and the vague brushstrokes.

Frans Post - Brazilian Landscape

2025-06-19 16:42:02 UTC

Tamar & Maraki

Old walls - Issy, Sophie, Kezi, Zoey

2025-06-19 16:44:23 UTC

We loved the vagueness of the painting and of the figure. They seemed both familiar and foreign and it made us feel rather emotional. The colors were also used beautifully without overwhelming the painting.

The Veneration of the Eucharist

2025-06-19 16:46:11 UTC

Tamar + Maraki

The woman is the personification of catholic faith/ Catholic Church.

Spring in Wicklow - Sophie, Issy, Kezi, Zoey

2025-06-19 16:49:06 UTC

Since the colors are very muted, the painting reflects a light, airy feeling. It has quite vague brushstrokes and less rigid edges that seem calmer.

The Sleeping Shepherdess

2025-06-19 16:50:39 UTC

Tamar + Maraki

One of our favorite animals is a dog

Sophie, Kezi, Zoey, Issy

2025-06-19 16:52:43 UTC

The Miracles of the Loaves and Fishes

2025-06-19 16:56:44 UTC

Painting depicts Christ feeding thousands of people - Ella and Emma

Mass in Connemara Cabin

2025-06-19 16:57:09 UTC

You can tell the power of the man over the people that now down to him. Also his clothes represent the difference in status compared to the common people.

2025-06-19 17:00:04 UTC

This is parade shield with the head of Medusa which was produced for display in military and religious pageants in Italy. The myth is that anyone who looks directly at her face turns to stone. Ella, Emma

The Suicide of Cleopatra

2025-06-19 17:00:38 UTC

Sophie, Issy, Zoey, Kezi

2025-06-19 17:00:50 UTC

The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to the Kind Solomon

2025-06-19 17:02:57 UTC

The overuse of jewelry and accessories in this painting point to a upper and richer class, highlighting the divide between lower and upper class- Emma and Ella

George Barret - View of Powerscourt Waterfall

2025-06-19 17:03:51 UTC

Tamar & Maraki

The enchantment of bottom by Titania

2025-06-19 17:06:14 UTC

Tamar + Maraki

The Crossing of the Red Sea, 1521

2025-06-19 17:07:13 UTC

Describes an Old Testament story in which Moses is depicted leading the Israelites to Jerusalem - Ella and Emma

The Sleeping Shepherdess

2025-06-19 17:08:45 UTC

Frans Pourbus the Younger

2025-06-19 17:10:20 UTC

The artist highlights the elaborate fashion of royalty by focusing on the intricate details of her dress. Ella, Emma

Issy, Sophie, Zoey, Kezi

2025-06-19 17:10:28 UTC

The Castle of Bentheim

2025-06-19 17:10:51 UTC

Peasants Merrymaking

2025-06-19 17:12:37 UTC

This shows a group of peasants dancing to a bagpipe and trying to lure a young woman to join them.

Museum was Interesting

2025-06-19 17:13:25 UTC

Very easy and nice layout, very interesting painting, often ones already seen or heard of online but never seen IRL. The little text show a cool insight on the history of the paintings which makes the experience even more interesting and fascinating.-Emma O.

Peasants Merrymaking

2025-06-19 17:16:24 UTC

Tamar + Maraki

They are dancing to the tune of a bagpipe playing.

2025-06-19 17:17:21 UTC

We thought that this person looks extremely majestic with the candel in the dark room.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:18:11 UTC

The Painting shows Christ feeding bread to many people, saving them from hunger.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:19:25 UTC

Our favorite animal is a dog who you can see in the bottom right hand corner of the painting.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:20:36 UTC

We found the clothing of this person very abstract and beuatiful.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:22:37 UTC

We both really liked this painting, but there were actually two winners.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:24:38 UTC

The landscape behind the young man looks very peaceful to us.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:27:09 UTC

The water looks very dominant and powerful in this painting

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:29:08 UTC

We find this painting very regal because of the amount of halo‘s

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:31:28 UTC

We chose this because it does not look like normal dancing, but more abstract.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 17:33:56 UTC

Both me and Jasper do not like museums, but this one was the best that we’ve seen in a while. This is the first museum we did not rush through.

Oskar and Jasper

2025-06-19 18:00:33 UTC

this is a really well known piece that I am glad to have seen in real life. Ella