Florine Stettheimer in 10 Paintings—A Portrait of Jazz Age New York
Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944) was an American painter, designer, and poet, as well as a prominent member of New York City’s high society...
Sam Malone 2 March 2026
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The Long History of the Duomo of Siena
The magnificent Santa Maria Assunta or the Duomo of Siena is one of Italy’s most important landmarks and a fine example of Italian...
Maya M. Tola 2 March 2026
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Disobedient — A Novel About Artemisia Gentileschi
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Artemisia Gentileschi in 10 Paintings
Artemisia Gentileschi is the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century. Let's look at 10 of her paintings.
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You’ve Got Mail! Read the Personal Letters of Great Artists
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Elizaveta Ermakova 2 March 2026
Masterpiece Story: Cat at Play by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
Cat at Play is a masterpiece by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip who deserves to have her legacy revised and her fame revived. Art does not need to be radical...
James W Singer 1 March 2026
Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Artemisia Gentileschi
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–c. 1656) was “one of the best Italian Baroque painters.” Despite this, you won’t find any of her works in...
Chris Dobson 1 March 2026
Masterpiece Story: Breakfast of Birds by Gabriele Münter
Gabriele Münter (1877–1962) was a German Expressionist painter born in Berlin and most known for her landscapes and use of color. She developed a...
Heidi Werber 1 March 2026
Masterpiece Story: Portrait of Zaga Christ by Giovanna Garzoni
The remarkable Portrait of Zaga Christ is considered the earliest known portrait of a Black sitter in Western art. It represents an unusual...
Guest Author 1 March 2026
Masterpiece Story: Sheep by the Sea by Rosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur was one of the most famous European artists of the 19th century, and she was definitely the most celebrated female artist of her time.
James W Singer 1 March 2026
QUIZ: Guess Who Taught Me! Great Artists and Their Teachers
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