The dramatic emotions that came to define the works of renowned Romantic Artist of the French School Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) come into full play when he painted historical or mythological subjects. This is especially the case in an epic work called “The Death Of Sardanapalus,” one of the most fascinating works in his oeuvre for …
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Even though Dutch Golden Age artist Johannes “Jan” Vermeer (1632-1675) often sprinkled religious or historic symbols into his paintings, most of them revolve around domestic scenes and people, often women, doing ordinary things. The work that is known as “The Allegory of Faith” or also sometimes “The Allegory of Catholic Faith” differs significantly in that …
What’s remarkable about the talent of Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is that he somehow managed to depict ordinary scenes in a lively manner to convey a certain emotion. This is especially true when it comes to paintings that he created at night, a time of the day in which the colors he used …
Even though Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), better known as simply “Caravaggio,” wasn’t the most enjoyable company to have around, he did possess a unique talent that inspired countless renowned artists throughout history. Considered to be one of the most renowned Baroque artists in history, he is world-famous for developing a style referred to as …
Even though this remarkable artwork is considered to be one of the greatest works of Renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520), better known as simply “Raphael,” he didn’t manage to complete it during his lifetime. This painting is known as “La Belle Jardinière,” and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at some …
Even though the painting style of the Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was quite distinctive, some of the first paintings he created weren’t always correctly attributed to him. This was also the case with a work called “Madonna of the Carnation,” perhaps not his best-known painting but a remarkable artwork in multiple ways. 1. …
The early years of Jacopo Robusti (1518-1594), better known by the nickname he received as a little boy “Tintoretto,” are somewhat of a mystery. He was born and raised in Venice, Italy and his nickname refers to his father’s profession, a dyer or “tintore,” which means he wasn’t born into a rich family. He didn’t …
What better way to make a statement than painting a dramatic work depicting the horrors of war, right? That’s exactly what Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period, must have thought during the late 1630s when he created a work known as “Consequences of War.” Let’s take a …
One of the greatest collections of paintings created by renowned Renaissance artist of the Venetian School Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known by his nickname “Titian,” depicts various mythological scenes. One of these has changed hands quite a bit since it was completed in the 16th century and was sold for an incredible amount of money …
The Greek-born painter of the Spanish late Renaissance named Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614), better known by his nickname “El Greco,” moved quite a bit during his younger years. He left his home, the Kingdom of Candia which is modern-day Crete, and moved to the Republic of Venice during his twenties. Following a brief period in Rome, …