I. Introduction Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was a revolutionary artist who lived and worked during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Italy in 1571, Caravaggio was known for his dramatic and emotionally charged paintings, which depicted religious and mythological subjects in a highly realistic and naturalistic style. Read more…
The Last Supper is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, created around 1495-1498. It is a mural that was painted on the wall of the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. The painting depicts the scene from the New Testament in which Jesus and his apostles are Read more…
I. Introduction Pablo Picasso is widely considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist who was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain. Over the course of his long and illustrious career, Picasso made a massive impact on the art world and Read more…
I. Introduction Rafael was a master artist of the Renaissance period, known for his exceptional skill in painting, drawing, and architecture. Born in 1483 in the small town of Urbino, Italy, Rafael quickly rose to fame as a prodigiously talented artist, producing a vast body of work that continues to Read more…
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch painter and etcher who is generally considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history. His contributions to art came in a period of great wealth and cultural achievement that historians call Read more…
Vincent van Gogh is one of history’s most famous and beloved artists, known for his bold and expressive brushwork, bright colors, and dramatic compositions. Despite his difficult life and struggles with mental illness, van Gogh’s art has touched the hearts of people around the world and continues to inspire artists Read more…