One of the most fascinating paintings by Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) was created in the final years of the artist’s life. It depicts a remarkable scene in which nothing appears to be what it really is. In this article, we have created a list with some of the most interesting facts about Las Meninas, one of …
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The leading Baroque painter of the Spanish Golden Age was a man named Diego Velázquez (1599-1660). Famous for his portraits of the Spanish royal family as the court painter of King Philip IV, his style continuously evolved as his work matured. This resulted in a wide variety of paintings that have incredible cultural and historical …
One of the most fascinating paintings in the oeuvre of Early Netherlandish painter Jan van Eyck is a work of incredible detail and depicts the man who commissioned it. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the “Madonna of Chancellor Rolin,” one of the ultimate masterpieces …
One of the most iconic artworks in French history was painted by the leading exponent of the French Romantic School in the 19th century. In this article, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about Liberty Leading the People, the most famous artwork in the oeuvre of French painter Eugène Delacroix. 1. It commemorates …
When it comes to members of the French Romantic School, there’s hardly any doubt as to who was the most prominent artist. Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) was influenced by some of the most famous Baroque artists, mainly the works of Peter Paul Rubens. This inspiration added to the dramatic use of color in the most famous …
Italian artist Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) is considered to be one of the 3 great masters of the Venetian School of the 16th century. His main influence was Titian, another Venetian master a generation older than himself. His use of color to create dramatic effects defined his style, something that inspired some of the greatest artists …
When Italian artist and Mannerist painter, a period also referred to as the “Late Renaissance,” Paolo Veronese started working on one of his commissions, he spent 15 months creating an incredible masterpiece. Let’s take a closer look at some interesting facts about The Wedding at Cana by Veronese, a work of art that can easily …
Very few painters in history have left such a prominent mark on a particular art movement as Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. His exuberant style is instantly recognizable, and this is no different with this painting. In this post, we’ll take a closer at some interesting facts about The Garden of Love by Rubens, …
This is one of the most fascinating paintings by one of the most renowned Dutch painters in history, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about the Astronomer by Vermeer. 1. It was painted in the year 1668 The Astronomer is the name of a painting created by Dutch Golden …
This Italian polymath was extremely talented from an early age, and this clearly shows in this magnificent painting. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the top 10 interesting facts about the Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci, an incredible masterpiece created by one of the most famous artists in history! 1. It’s unclear …