Although Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564), or simply “Michelangelo,” is recognized today as one of the greatest Renaissance artists in history, he still had to work hard in the beginning stages of his career to establish himself. He even committed an actor of fraud when he tried to pass on one of his works …
Sculptures
When Antonio Canova (1757-1822) arrived in Rome, he had to start all over with establishing a reputation, the same as he did during his early period in Venice. The work described in this article is what put the Neoclassical artist on the map in Italy’s capital. Let’s take a closer at some of the most …
When Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) visited St Peter’s Basilica for the first time as a little boy, he had a dream to create monumental works of art to decorate it. He not only achieved his dream and became the interior architect of the largest church in the world, but also left his permanent mark on …
Even though the sculptures described in this article aren’t universally accepted as being made by the hand of Italian artist of the Renaissance period Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), it’s likely at least one most probably is. Let’s take a closer look at Crucifix by Michelangelo, the name of a work that potentially describes two different works …
Even though Antonio Canova (1757-1822) is considered to be one of the most famous Neoclassical artists in history, he managed to develop his style. This was a unique mix of the cold and austere works from antiquity and the dramatic works created by Baroque artists. This unique approach turned him into one of the most …
Various renowned sculptors over the centuries have depicted one of the most popular Biblical heroes, David. The Statue of David (1501-1504) created by Michelangelo is definitely the most famous one, but Donatello also created a Statue of David (1440s) that caused quite a stir. These magnificent sculptures created in the early 16th and 15th centuries …
Every great artist had to start somewhere, and for Italian polymath Michelangelo, this was during his teens. One of the first sculptures credited to him was a relief carved in marble while he was still studying in Florence. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Madonna …
A very popular theme among historical artists is a collection of 3 female figures from Greek Mythology. These are referred to as the “Charites” or “Graces” and have been both painted and sculpted numerous times. Let’s take a closer look at “The Three Graces” by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), some of the most impressive works in …
It’s amazing what a sculptor can do with a giant block of granite. This is especially the case when this sculpture was carved by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680), a man considered to be one of the leading artists of the Baroque era. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at a remarkable work from …
Some works of art define an artist’s later career. In the case of Michelangelo, it’s a relief sculpture that he held on to for the rest of his life as a visual reminder of why he needed to pursue sculpture, even though he was a polymath in the truest sense. Let’s take a closer look …