Trace Bradley

Trace is an amateur painter who turned her hobby into a lovely obsession. She is keen to learn everything about the most famous artworks ever created and aims to apply their techniques to her works. She documents her findings on Art-Facts to help you understand every aspect of paintings and other forms of art and gets back to her easel shortly after.

Very few German artists were so popular during the Renaissance period than Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), a man who was in contact with some of the leading artists of the High Renaissance. He learned a lot from Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Raphael (1483-1519) and developed a distinctive style of painting that …

We can only imagine the shockwaves that went through the city of Florence when renowned Renaissance artist Donatello (1386-1466) unveiled a sculpture of Mary Magdalene. She didn’t look exactly as she had been depicted since then, that’s the least we can say. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about …

Many things can be said about Benevenuto Cellini (1500-1571), an Italian artist who lived in the 16th century. According to his autobiography, he was involved in multiple violent events that forced him to flee multiple times. When he managed to escape prison in Rome he was hired by King Francis I of France. The Mannerist …

When Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) arrived in Rome in the early 1590s, he was an unknown artist who was in dire need of help. He gradually picked himself up and started working in a popular workshop. During his period, he tried to emphasize his talent to come into contact with rich patrons. The young …

When the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the two ancient Roman towns that were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, were rediscovered, it inspired artists in other parts of Europe. Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) wrote his book “History of Ancient Art” in 1764, the Neoclassical art movement emerged with Neoclassical artists deriving inspiration from …

A man named Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was one of the most eccentric but also troubled characters in the history of art. The style of the Baroque artist was nothing short of revolutionary in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, something that somehow overshadowed his peculiar behavior. He produced multiple masterpieces in a …

Monumental works of art in the typical Late Renaissance style of the 16th century that could be produced in record time. This was the trademark of a Venetian Mannerist artist named Jacopo Robusti (1518-1594), nicknamed “Il Furioso” (based on his work ethic) or “Tintoretto” (his childhood nickname). Let’s take a closer look at some of …

When you think about paintings of voluptuous women in overly idyllic and exuberant settings, then the paintings of Rubens come to mind. The Great Flemish artist can be described as one of the most distinctive artists of the Baroque era because of this. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …

Some of the most amazing Renaissance paintings of the 16th century were 7 works produced by one of the most renowned artists of the Renaissance, a man named Tiziano Vecelli (1490-1576). In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about “The Rape of Europa,” one of the most remarkable works of art …

A Greek-born artist traveled across Europe and settled himself in a small but important city in central Spain. His goal was to become the court painter of King Phillip II of Spain, but this didn’t happen. When he arrived in Toledo, El Greco (1541-1614) managed to quickly earn multiple commissions. He eventually spent nearly 4 …