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 …
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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 …
It’s hard to deny that Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance, and possibly in the entire history of art as well. What we often forget is that this man, who is often depicted as an aging bearded individual in the latter part of his life, was once …
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 …
Very few paintings in the history of Western art have had an impact as the one located in a cathedral in the Belgian city of Ghent. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the masterpieces in the oeuvre of Early Netherlandish painters Hubert and …
One of the most famous paintings of the late 16th century is one of the most fascinating works in the oeuvre of Mannerist Painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614), commonly known by his nickname “El Greco.” Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about a painting called “The Burial of the Count …
One of the ultimate masterpieces of one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period can be found on public display in the artist’s hometown. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about The Elevation Of The Cross by Peter Paul Rubens, an amazing Baroque painting by one of …
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 …
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 …
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 …