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Each of these works of art has been carefully chosen for its outstanding aesthetic quality, composition, and impact on the history of art. Here are 12 of the most famous paintings in the world. Contents hide. 1 Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 2 The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.
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- "Night Watch" - Rembrandt. The "Night Watch" painting by Rembrandt is in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. As the photo shows, it's a huge painting: 363x437cm (143x172").
- "Hare" - Albrecht Dürer. Commonly referred to as Dürer's rabbit, the official title of this painting calls it a hare. The painting is in the permanent collection of the Batliner Collection of the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.
- Sistine Chapel Ceiling Fresco - Michelangelo. The painting by Michelangelo of the Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the most famous frescoes in the world.
- Sistine Chapel Ceiling: A Detail. The panel showing the creation of man is probably the best-known scene in the famous fresco by Michelangelo on the ceiling the Sistine Chapel.
Jan 27, 2020 · We have curated a list of 50 unbeatable paintings of all times and have stood out in the entire art Industry: 50. Composition 8. When: 1923. Artist: Vasily Kandinsky. Medium: Oil Painting. Place: Moscow. Periods: Suprematism, Abstract art. Current Status: At Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
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- The Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci. The most famous painting from the most famous artist that ever lived, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is said to have one of the most realistic and captivating smiles ever painted.
- The Scream – Edvard Munch. Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ originally titled ‘The Scream of Nature’ has become a symbol of anxiety and is one of the most iconic images ever produced.
- The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ is his most famous works of art and it resides in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazia in Milan, Italy.
- Girl With a Pearl Earring – Vermeer. The Girl With a Pearl Earring is thought to have been painted by Vermeer in 1665. It is known as a tronie which is a Dutch word from the 17th century which roughly translates as a head or mug shot and is not intended to be a conventional portrait.
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- Primavera (1482) by Sandro Botticelli. Artist. Sandro Botticelli. Date Created. 1482. Medium. Tempera on Panel. Current Location. Uffizi Gallery. The image displays a crowd gathered in an orange grove.
- Mona Lisa (c. 1503) by Leonardo da Vinci. Artist. Leonardo da Vinci. Date Created. 1503. Medium. Oil on Panel. Current Location. Louvre, Paris. This portrait of a female, clothed in the Florentine manner and seated in a dreamlike, mountainous scene, is an outstanding example of Leonardo’s sfumato style of soft, highly shaded modeling.
- The Ambassadors (1533) by Hans Holbein the Younger. Artist. Hans Holbein the Younger. Date Created. 1533. Medium. Oil Paint. Current Location. The National Gallery. Hans Holbein, the greatest portrait artist of his day, spent a significant quantity of time in Henry VIII’s courts.
- Judith Slaying Holofernes (1610) by Artemisia Gentileschi. Artist. Artemisia Gentileschi. Date Created. 1610. Medium. Oil on Canvas. Current Location. Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte.
How many famous artists do you know? Here, we list the names of 40 famous artists—from Michelangelo to Frida Kahlo.
Nov 21, 2023 · 1. Leonardo da Vinci. Born in 1452 and passing away in 1519, Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter known for his High Renaissance style of painting. He focused on realism and scientific observation, which can be seen through his notable artwork such as the famous Mona Lisa.
