Peter Paul Rubens in 10 Paintings
A Baroque master and portraitist of the royals, Peter Paul Rubens is probably best known for his often drama-filled religious and mythological...
Anna Ingram 5 October 2026
The Art of Peter Paul Rubens in 3 Mythological Paintings
Many things could be said about Peter Paul Rubens, the most important and influential Flemish painter of the 17th century. The genius of the Baroque,...
Andra Patricia Ritisan 5 October 2026
5 Greatest Baroque Painters and Their Works
Peter Paul Rubens, Caravaggio, Diego Velázquez, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Nicolas Poussin–they were the five greatest painters of the 17th century.
Pola Otterstein 5 October 2026
Advertisement
Peter Paul Rubens: Sensuous Gods and Dramatic Saints
Peter Paul Rubens is synonymous with Flemish Baroque. His dynamic yet sensuous style made him the most popular artist of his time, running a large...
Anastasia Manioudaki 5 October 2026
10 Things You Should Know About Peter Paul Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish artist. Considered one of the greatest exponents of the Baroque, he is best known for his mythological, allegorical,...
Soledad Castillo Jara 5 October 2026
Masterpiece Story: Jupiter and Io by Correggio
Jupiter and Io by Correggio is a masterpiece of the Northern Italian Renaissance. It explores sensual nudity through the lens of a Roman...
James W Singer 4 October 2026
Advertisement
Masterpiece Story: Cupid Untying the Zone of Venus by Sir Joshua Reynolds
Cupid Untying the Zone of Venus by Sir Joshua Reynolds is a complex masterpiece of mythological allusion, seductive implications, and historical...
James W Singer, 4 October 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Calumny of Apelles by Sandro Botticelli
Sandro Botticelli‘s final painting with a mythological subject is based on a lost painting by an ancient Greek painter Apelles. He ventured to...
Magda Michalska 4 October 2026
Masterpiece Story: Aeneas Taken by the Sibyl to the Underworld by Jacob van Swanenburgh
Aeneas Taken by the Sibyl to the Underworld is one of only 11 known surviving works by Jacob van Swanenburgh. It is a rare gem of late Renaissance...
James W Singer 4 October 2026
We love art history and writing about it. Your support helps us to sustain DailyArt Magazine and keep it running.
DailyArt Magazine needs your support. Every contribution, however big or small, is very valuable for our future. Thanks to it, we will be able to sustain and grow the Magazine. Thank you for your help!
Masterpiece Story: Cupid and Psyche by Antonio Canova
A true gem of virtuosity, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss is a marble sculpture made between 1787 and 1793 by Antonio Canova. The sculptor portrayed...
Montaine Dumont 4 October 2026
A Capri Romance: John Singer Sargent and Rosina Ferarra
We are all dreaming of summer holidays, long walks along beaches, toes in the sand, and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. Perhaps...
Charlotte Stace 14 April 2025
Masterpiece Story: Dinner, by Lamplight by Félix Vallotton
Félix Vallotton, a Swiss-French painter, is often called the “painter of disquiet.” His works carry tension, mystery, and psychological unease.
Kinga Dobosz 13 July 2026
From Lawyer to Revolutionary Artist: Henri Matisse in 10 Paintings
A renowned artist, Henri Matisse was one of the most prominent figures of the avant-garde movement. He is widely considered the father of Fauvism.
Valeria Kumekina 20 August 2026
The Artist Behind Star Wars—How Ralph McQuarrie Created the Iconic Galaxy
Most people recognize the look of Star Wars instantly. Few, however, know the name of the artist who built it. Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art...
Errika Gerakiti 4 August 2026
10 Iconic Floral Still Lifes You Need to Know
Flowers have long been a central theme in still-life painting. Each flower carries its own symbolism. For example, they can represent innocence,...
Errika Gerakiti 30 December 2025
Creepy Art History: 10 Bugs and Critters Hiding in Paintings
Creepy-crawlies: bugs, lizards, and insects. You either love them or hate them. But one place you may have thought they wouldn’t appear is in fine...
Kristin Urban 4 September 2026
Mary Cassatt’s Feminist Mural Which Has Gone Missing
Mary Cassatt was a well-known Impressionist who often illustrated motherhood and traditional female activities in the 19th century. When she was 50,...
Magda Michalska 25 May 2026
Tonalism 101: Capturing Emotion Through Light and Tone
Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Let’s set the tone”? An art movement did exactly that. Tonalism is an American painting style...
Coleman Richards 7 August 2025
John Singer Sargent in 10 Paintings
John Singer Sargent’s flattering, flashy images of late Victorian and Edwardian high society are justifiably famous. They made him rich but...
Catriona Miller 3 February 2026
Henri Rousseau in 10 Paintings: Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before
Henri Rousseau was one of the greatest self-taught artists in art history, known for his vivid depictions of subtropical landscapes. Discover the...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 14 September 2026
The Black and White World of Felix Vallotton’s Prints
Felix Vallotton is, in my opinion, one of the most underestimated modern artists. I haven’t heard about him in my art history lectures at...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 December 2025
Things You Didn’t Know About Henri Matisse’s Cut-Outs
Henri Matisse is known for his versatility in using different mediums and styles throughout his career as an artist. At the age of 60, he realized...
Seoyoung (Alyssa) Kim 2 February 2026
