One of the most fascinating sculptures of the Baroque era was created by one of the most renowned Baroque artists in history, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne, one of the most famous sculptures in the artist’s …
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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 …
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 …
In a city near Venice in northern Italy, we can find one of the most intriguing and influential statues ever created for a few particular reasons. Let’s take a closer look at the Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata by Donatello, one of the artist’s most fascinating works and a revolutionary sculpture of the Renaissance. 1. It …
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 …
One of the most amazing artworks created by Italian Neoclassical artist Antonio Canova is somewhat of a contradiction of his own style. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, an extraordinary sculpture! 1. It was originally commissioned by a Welsh politician This magnificent marble sculpture was created by …
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 …