Masterpiece Story: The Arnolfini Portrait
The Arnolfini Portrait is as enigmatic as it is iconic. Painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, it spawns a lot of speculation – over half a century...
Vithória Konzen Dill 4 November 2021
European Art
Eccentric Erotica: Pichard & Lob’s Odyssey
One simply cannot praise Homer’s peerless oeuvre enough. We all read Iliad and Odyssey several times, and surely, a considerable amount of us has...
Erol Degirmenci 4 November 2021
Dutch Golden Age Explained
When one thinks of any Golden Age, the first thing that comes to mind is the 17th century Netherlands at its glory – Dutch Golden Age. The most...
Nicole Ganbold 3 November 2021
Saint Luke: The Ultimate Holy Painter
Christianity has a saint for everything, literally everything. And on All Saint’s Day, it’s the time we remember Saint Luke. Not only is he one...
Jimena Escoto 1 November 2021
Halloween in Hell: Dante and Virgil
Halloween night is this time of year when we go from light to darkness, where we can see and experience demons. For this special occasion, I want to...
Christopher Michaut 31 October 2021
5 Vampire Paintings in Art
Vampires are one of the most famous mythical creatures in history. The origins of their legend date back to ancient civilizations. Some ancient...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2021
Pablo Picasso and His Women
Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential and recognizable painter of the 20th century, is well known for his deep love and appreciation for women.
Pola Otterstein 25 October 2021
10 Early Picasso Works You Should Know
Pablo Picasso painted his first works during the early years of his life. According to his mother, his first words were “piz, piz”, a...
Zuzanna Stańska 25 October 2021
The Colors of Pablo Picasso
What’s your favorite color? Why? Have you ever tried getting to know someone better by asking this question? It can fill an awkward silence in...
Christopher Michaut 25 October 2021
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium: Staff Picks
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are located in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and of the European Union. This complex institution has a...
Nicole Ganbold 24 October 2021
Masterpiece Stories: Nicolaes Maes, Old Woman Dozing
Introduction 123 ABC. Nicolaes Maes, Old Woman Dozing, ca 1656, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels,...
James W Singer 24 October 2021
The Great Art Robbery… Foiled
Recently I had the pleasure of reviewing the Rembrandt’s Light exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Sadly, on Thursday, 14th November...
Joanna Kaszubowska 23 October 2021
