Elizabethan Miniatures: A Glimpse into the Intimate Art of Portraiture
December 23, 2024
The Tudor period monarch’s reign proved fertile ground for Shakespearean drama, eloquent poetry, and a rich tradition of miniature paintings.
Old Masters
Flemish Still Life Paintings: Celebrations of Everyday Beauty
October 23, 2024
Despite the passage of centuries, Flemish still life paintings still captivate viewers with their vivid naturalism and meticulous detail.
12 Symbols of Love: Unveiling Their Deep Meaning and Historical Significance
September 30, 2024
Explore some of the most decorated love symbols in art history, and what each represents from culture to culture.
Grand Estates and Country Houses: Treasures of the Aristocracy
January 30, 2024
Overflowing with riches of cultural and artistic significance, the grand estates and country houses of the aristocracy are a treasure trove of heritage.
What is Mannerism in Art? A Stylish Style
April 26, 2023
The Mannerist style emerged in Italy in response to the classical ideals of the Renaissance, creating works with a high degree of imaginative subjectivity.
Sleuthing the Secrets in Six Famous Paintings
March 29, 2023
Some of history’s iconic paintings are loved for their breathtaking beauty. But for others, fame comes from stories and messages hidden beneath the surface.
Seventeenth-Century Selfies: Rembrandt’s Self-Portraits
October 31, 2022
The saying goes, “every painter paints himself,” and Rembrandt's self-portraits made him one of the most prolific self-portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age.
A peek into Johannes Vermeer’s Painting Techniques
October 18, 2022
From the show-stopping gaze of Girl with a Pearl Earring, Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer has beguiled generations of 17th-century Dutch Baroque art fans.
5 Dutch Old Masters You Should Know (Beyond Rembrandt and Vermeer)
December 6, 2021
Learn about five Dutch Old Masters whose compelling paintings should be on the radar of any admirer of the Dutch Golden Age painters.
16 of the Most Famous Oil Paintings You Should Know
January 27, 2021
Take a virtual tour of 16 of the most valuable and famous oil paintings throughout history, many of which are hanging in top museums around the world.
