Even though the sculptures described in this article aren’t universally accepted as being made by the hand of Italian artist of the Renaissance period Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), it’s likely at least one most probably is. Let’s take a closer look at Crucifix by Michelangelo, the name of a work that potentially describes two different works …
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Even though Antonio Canova (1757-1822) is considered to be one of the most famous Neoclassical artists in history, he managed to develop his style. This was a unique mix of the cold and austere works from antiquity and the dramatic works created by Baroque artists. This unique approach turned him into one of the most …
Various renowned sculptors over the centuries have depicted one of the most popular Biblical heroes, David. The Statue of David (1501-1504) created by Michelangelo is definitely the most famous one, but Donatello also created a Statue of David (1440s) that caused quite a stir. These magnificent sculptures created in the early 16th and 15th centuries …
Every great artist had to start somewhere, and for Italian polymath Michelangelo, this was during his teens. One of the first sculptures credited to him was a relief carved in marble while he was still studying in Florence. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Madonna …
A very popular theme among historical artists is a collection of 3 female figures from Greek Mythology. These are referred to as the “Charites” or “Graces” and have been both painted and sculpted numerous times. Let’s take a closer look at “The Three Graces” by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), some of the most impressive works in …
Some works of art define an artist’s later career. In the case of Michelangelo, it’s a relief sculpture that he held on to for the rest of his life as a visual reminder of why he needed to pursue sculpture, even though he was a polymath in the truest sense. Let’s take a closer look …
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 …
One of the most fascinating sculptures in the oeuvre of Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (1386-1466), better known as “Donatello,” is a fascinating statue depicting Mark the Evangelist. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Saint Mark by Donatello, one of the artworks that signified …
One of the most fascinating sculptures in the oeuvre of Antonio Canova depicts the sister of one of the most famous people in French history, Napoleon Bonaparte. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Venus Victrix, a remarkable work of art created by one of the …
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 …