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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.
- Primavera (1482) by Sandro Botticelli
- Mona Lisa (C. 1503) by Leonardo Da Vinci
- The Ambassadors (1533) by Hans Holbein The Younger
- Judith Slaying Holofernes (1610) by Artemisia Gentileschi
- Christ in The Storm on The Sea of Galilee (1633) by Rembrandt Van Rijn
- The Night Watch (1642) by Rembrandt Van Rijn
- Girl with A Pearl Earring (C. 1665) by Johannes Vermeer
- Death of Marat (1793) by Jacques-Louis David
- Ophelia (1852) by Sir John Everett Millais
- Whistler’s Mother (1871) by James Mcneill Whistler
The image displays a crowd gathered in an orange grove. One of the first things to note is how little viewpoint is being used; whereas the bushes to the left and right provide some environmental perspective, we really do not see the one-point linear point of view that certain early Renaissance artists used so successfully in the 15th century. La Pr...
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 Mona Lisa’s enigmatic look, which appears both enticing and distant, has earned the image worldwide acclaim. Portrait of Mona Lisa del Giocondo (c. 1503)...
Hans Holbein, the greatest portrait artist of his day, spent a significant quantity of time in Henry VIII’s courts. The Ambassadors depicts the French ambassador to England, Jean de Dinteville, and his colleague, George de Selve, who were both in their late 20s. The Ambassadors (1533) by Hans Holbein the Younger; Hans Holbein the Younger, Public do...
As Judith, a devout young woman from the Israelite city of Bethulia, decapitates Holofernes, the leader of the Assyrian force that had surrounded her city, rivulets of blood trickle down the white sheets. Judith, moved by her people’s predicament and filled with faith in God, took things into her own hands. Judith Slaying Holofernes (1610) by Artem...
Rembrandt’s most spectacular narrative artwork in America is also his only seascape. It was created in 1633, shortly after Rembrandt arrived in Amsterdam from his home Leiden, and at a time when he was proving himself as the city’s preeminent portrait and historical subject painter. Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee (1633) by Rembrandt van ...
Rembrandt’s The Night Watchis an example of a particularly distinct form of artwork that was unique to the Northern Netherlands, with the bulk of commissions coming from Amsterdam. It depicts a battalion of civic guardsmen in a group photograph. The primary function of these guardsmen was to protect their city. The Night Watch (1642) by Rembrandt v...
The artwork has attracted so many individuals throughout history, attracting record numbers to the art museum in The Hague, where it is presently kept. It became legendary because of the girl’s peculiar pose, her mysterious look, the colors, and the exquisite quality of the light. Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665) by Johannes Vermeer; Johannes Ve...
By 1793, the Revolutionary War’s violence had escalated to the point where beheadings at Paris’ Place de la Concorde had become a regular occurrence, prompting a certain Dr. Joseph Guillotine to devise a device that would increase the efficiency of the ax and thus make killings more humane. David was there in the middle of it. Death of Marat (1793)...
Ophelia is regarded as one of the major classics of the Pre-Raphaelite period. Millais created a striking and unforgettable image by combining his interests in Shakespearean topics with keen attention to natural detail. His choice of the scene in Hamlet where Ophelia, driven insane by Hamlet’s death of her father, submerges herself was rare for the...
Regarded as one of the most famous art paintings, It was said that Whistler’s model was unable to commit to the task, and it was at this period that James chose to execute a picture of his mother. Before the production of this iconic artwork, there was a great deal of testing. James Whistler requested his mother to model for him while standing up, ...
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- Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is an iconic painting. It was created between 1503 and 1506 during the Italian Renaissance period, more specifically, during the High Renaissance.
- The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. Another of the most famous Renaissance paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, is The Last Supper. The painting depicts the scene of the Last Supper, where Jesus Christ and his disciples are sharing a meal.
- The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. The Starry Night was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 while he was staying at an asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France.
- The Scream by Edvard Munch. The Scream is a renowned expressionist painting created by Edvard Munch in 1893. It has become one of the most recognisable paintings ever created.
- 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.
- Pablo Picasso. When discussing the most influential artists in history, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) is undoubtedly one of the first names that comes to mind.
- Claude Monet. Born in 1840 and passing away in 1926, Claude Monet was a French painter of great renown who revolutionized the Impressionist movement. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Impressionist movement, which sought to capture the fleeting beauty of nature through light and color.
- Michelangelo. Michelangelo, born in 1475 and passing away in 1564, was an Italian painter known for his remarkable contributions to the world of art during the Renaissance period.
How many famous artists do you know? Here, we list the names of 40 famous artists—from Michelangelo to Frida Kahlo.
Mar 24, 2022 · And although there are many remarkable paintings to study from these different art movements, we've narrowed down the expansive list to 30 iconic works that span from the end of the 15th century all the way to the first half of the 1900s.
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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