The “Met” is the commonly used name of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It’s the largest art museum in the United States as it has a collection size of over 2 million items. The entrance is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue along the eastern edge of Central Park in the Upper …
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Spanish artist of the Baroque period Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) became the court painter of Philip IV of Spain in Madrid during the 1620s. Following a trip to Italy less than a decade later, he painted a work that was inspired by a fierce battle that took place in 1624 and 1625 during the Eighty Years’ …
The Louvre is the world’s most-visited museum and the reason is that it’s home to one of the most impressive art collections. Just about all the most famous artists in history have artworks on display here. The history of the building called the Louvre palace dates back to the late 12th century, a time when …
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 …
Delicate works of art that depict authentic domestic scenes from the 17th century, often intertwined with mysterious symbolism. That kind of sums up the oeuvre of Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). The painting described in this article pretty much exemplifies all of these qualities. Let’s take a closer look at some of the …
It wasn’t every day that Raphael Sanzio received a commission to commemorate a man who was brutally murdered, but when he did, he did whatever he could to turn it into a masterpiece. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at a painting entitled “The Deposition,” one of the most remarkable works in the …
One of the most influential Renaissance artists in history was declared a master in the year 1500. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520) was only 17 years old at the time and was about to exceed his teacher’s level of skill shortly after. This doesn’t mean that he wasn’t still under the influence of Pietro Perugino …
One of the most intriguing statues in the world can be found in the center of Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This fascinating little statue is world-famous, even though it barely stands 61 centimeters (24 inches) tall. In this article, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about Manneken Pis, one of the best-recognized …
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 your job is your hobby, then you won’t have to work a day in your life. This saying is especially true for artists who simply create amazing things for the rest of us to enjoy. One of these artists was named Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564), better known as simply “Michelangelo.” He was …