One of the greatest Rococo artists of the 18th century not only produced paintings for the French king as the court painter of Louis XV but also accepted commissions from people who admired his work. One of the men who admired the life of flamboyance and exuberance in this period of history in the highest …
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The French artist who is credited with inventing one of the most fascinating art movements of the 19th century produced an incredible number of paintings. Claude Monet (1840-1926) is credited with painting 2,500 artworks during his nearly 7-decade long career and stuck to the ideals of the Impressionist art movement this entire time. He put …
One of the greatest Flemish artists in history was knighted by the man he portrayed frequently, King Charles I of England (1600-1649). One of the most remarkable portraits depicts the king rather casually, something that elevates this Baroque painting to a completely different level. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting …
Very few German artists were so popular during the Renaissance period than Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), a man who was in contact with some of the leading artists of the High Renaissance. He learned a lot from Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Raphael (1483-1519) and developed a distinctive style of painting that …
We can only imagine the shockwaves that went through the city of Florence when renowned Renaissance artist Donatello (1386-1466) unveiled a sculpture of Mary Magdalene. She didn’t look exactly as she had been depicted since then, that’s the least we can say. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about …
Many things can be said about Benevenuto Cellini (1500-1571), an Italian artist who lived in the 16th century. According to his autobiography, he was involved in multiple violent events that forced him to flee multiple times. When he managed to escape prison in Rome he was hired by King Francis I of France. The Mannerist …
When Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) arrived in Rome in the early 1590s, he was an unknown artist who was in dire need of help. He gradually picked himself up and started working in a popular workshop. During his period, he tried to emphasize his talent to come into contact with rich patrons. The young …
When the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the two ancient Roman towns that were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, were rediscovered, it inspired artists in other parts of Europe. Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) wrote his book “History of Ancient Art” in 1764, the Neoclassical art movement emerged with Neoclassical artists deriving inspiration from …
A man named Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was one of the most eccentric but also troubled characters in the history of art. The style of the Baroque artist was nothing short of revolutionary in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, something that somehow overshadowed his peculiar behavior. He produced multiple masterpieces in a …
Monumental works of art in the typical Late Renaissance style of the 16th century that could be produced in record time. This was the trademark of a Venetian Mannerist artist named Jacopo Robusti (1518-1594), nicknamed “Il Furioso” (based on his work ethic) or “Tintoretto” (his childhood nickname). Let’s take a closer look at some of …