Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (1386-1466), better known as simply Donatello, was one of the most influential artists of the Renaissance. He studied classical sculpture in Rome and incorporated his findings into his style. This Renaissance style of sculpture would influence numerous artists that followed him. In this post, we’ll take a closer look …
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One of the most valuable paintings in the oeuvre of Leonardo da Vinci is the portrait of a young woman named Ginevra. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Ginevra de Benci, one of the ultimate masterpieces of this remarkable Italian polymath. 1. It was painted in Leonardo da Vinci’s early …
Vincent van Gogh painted some of his most famous paintings while he was staring at the night sky. This painting would become the first in one of his most famous series. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Café Terrace at Night by Vincent van Gogh, one of his most fascinating …
It’s one of the most popular paintings by one of the most famous Dutch painters of all time. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about View of Delft by Johannes Vermeer. 1. It’s one of his larger paintings Johannes Vermeer was known to be a very meticulous painter who worked very …
It’s one of his most famous works of art, located in one of the most magical places in the world. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about The Last Judgement, one of the ultimate masterpieces by Michelangelo, one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance. 1. The Last Judgement is …
Did you know that this was the final painting that High Renaissance master Raphael was able to add to his impressive oeuvre? In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about the Transfiguration by Raphael, one of his absolute masterpieces! 1. Raphael worked on it until his death Raphael is considered to be …
This famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci ended up becoming one of Poland’s national treasures. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of Lady With an Ermine facts, one of da Vinci’s masterpieces. 1. Lady with an Ermine is a rather small painting The painting depicts a woman holding a short-tailed weasel, also referred …
Vincent van Gogh created multiple paintings at night, and this is one of his most popular. Here is the ultimate list with Starry Night Over The Rhône Facts. Related: Here are some more amazing Post-Impressionist paintings. 1. The painting depicts Arles at night Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles between February 1888 and May 1889. …
Very few people will come close to the talent of Leonardo da Vinci. Apart from being a famous painter, he was also one of the best sculptors, engineers, architects, inventors, and a whole lot more. It’s fair to conclude that this Italian polymath embodied what is referred to as the “Renaissance Man.” This drawing pretty …
This painting has a very significant meaning, hence its alternative title, “The Allegory of Painting.” It was created at the end of the Dutch Golden Age by one of the most famous Dutch painters that this country has ever produced, Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). Let’s take a closer look at some interesting facts about The Art …