Many of the most famous museums in Spain are located in Madrid, but this city in the northern part of the country can definitely hold a candle to it. The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum or “Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao” is overshadowed by the Guggenheim Museum in the largest city in the Basque country …
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One of the most influential French artists in history is credited with forming a bridge between Realism and Impressionism. Regardless of the upper-class status of Édouard Manet (1832-1883), he often chose to depict Parisian life as it was in the 19th century. This in combination with his distinctive style means that he produced some of …
The Passion of Jesus Christ, the brief period during the final days of his life and after his death, has been a popular subject in Christian art for centuries. This period generally starts with his triumphal entry in Jerusalem and ends with his Resurrection following his Crucifixion. Many Crucifixion paintings, Last Supper paintings, and other …
If you enjoy visiting museums and plan to go to Berlin, then Museum Island should definitely be on top of your bucket list. The northern section of the large Spree Island in the historic heart of the Geman capital is home to some of the country’s most exciting museums. It took about a century before …
One of the most interesting periods in Dutch history resulted in the emergence of various new types of art. This included genre paintings that depict common life in the Dutch Republic. Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626-1679) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in painting the common man during this jolly era. He had a …
The first 7 decades of the 17th century were a jolly time in the Dutch Republic The state was the most advanced in Europe during this period. Many famous Dutch artists emerged as the art market was booming during this time and many painters could make a good living. Some of the most notable Dutch …
Some artists paint a wide range of topics throughout their careers while others decide to focus on a specific one. Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634), a Dutch Golden Age painter from the early 17th century, definitely falls into the latter category. Not only was he one of the earliest landscape painters of his era, but he also …
It’s no surprise that a painting by this Dutch master has been referred to as one of the greatest paintings ever created. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who also mastered drawing and etching during his prolific career. He was extremely versatile and mastered a wide range of subjects, including portraits, …
Did you know that the second-largest art museum in New York City isn’t located in Manhattan? Opened in 1897, the Brooklyn Museum was established as a division of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. It was an ambitious project with an incredible goal. The plan was to turn this museum into the largest art …
The 17th century was the most important period in Dutch history. That’s because the Dutch Republic was one of the most advanced nations on the planet at the time. Today, this period spanning approximately between 1588 and 1672 is known as the Dutch Golden Age. The painters who lived during this era are known as …