The son of a famous Renaissance painter named Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) became one of the most talented painters in history himself, albeit predominantly in a style referred to as Mannerism or “Late-Renaissance.” Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625) was a close friend of Peter Paul Rubens and both men are considered the leading Flemish …
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Daniele da Volterra (1509-1566) was born as Daniele Ricciarelli in the town of Volterra in the Tuscany region of Italy. He is most famously known for a peculiar job in Rome, namely covering the genitals painted by Michelangelo in his “Last Judgement” on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Regardless of …
It took a while before an artist by the name of Jacopo Robusti (1518-1594), better known by the nickname he got as a little boy “Tintoretto,” made his name in his hometown of Venice, Italy. Offering his services as a painter for little pay or even for free was one way that he managed to …
If you’re interested in delicate works of art that depict random household scenes from the 17th century, the oeuvre of famous Dutch Baroque artist Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) will certainly appeal to you. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about “Woman With a Water Jug,” one of these paintings that …
If there’s one painting that shows the gloomy state of mind of renowned Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), then it’s surely the one that he painted in the final days of his life. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Wheatfield with Crows, one of the masterpieces of …
One of the greatest patrons of the arts in the early 16th century was a man named “Giuliano della Rovere” (1443- 1513), better known as Pope Julius II. He named himself after Julius Caesar and is widely considered to be equally influential in terms of the arts and politics during the High Renaissance. He founded …
Very few paintings in the history of Western art have had an impact as the one located in a cathedral in the Belgian city of Ghent. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the masterpieces in the oeuvre of Early Netherlandish painters Hubert and …
One of the most famous paintings of the late 16th century is one of the most fascinating works in the oeuvre of Mannerist Painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614), commonly known by his nickname “El Greco.” Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about a painting called “The Burial of the Count …
Art historians are still debating the true meaning of one of the most famous paintings by Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), one of the most renowned Renaissance artists in history. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Sacred and Profane Love by Titian, a mysterious and intriguing work of art from …
One of the ultimate masterpieces of one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period can be found on public display in the artist’s hometown. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about The Elevation Of The Cross by Peter Paul Rubens, an amazing Baroque painting by one of …