Masterpiece Story: Portrait of Gabrielle d’Estrées and One of Her Sisters
To a 21st-century viewer, the portrait of Gabrielle d’Estrées might seem homo-erotic. However, pictured with her sister, the Duchess of Villars,...
Anna Ingram 2 August 2026
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Masterpiece Story: Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies
Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies is an enigmatic and highly unusual imaginative portrait made in 1650s England. It reveals a fascinating story...
Nicole Ganbold 2 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: La Toilette by François Boucher
The soft rustle of silky cloth and the hard crackling of burning wood echo against the yellow-papered walls of the boudoir. The small room is...
James W Singer 2 August 2026
QUIZ: Who Painted This Seascape?
Sandra Juszczyk 1 August 2026
QUIZ: Ancient Art
Katerina Papouliou 1 August 2026
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Impressionists?
Candy Bedworth 1 August 2026
QUIZ: Guess the Biblical Scene
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This Artist Turned the Ocean Floor Into a Living Museum
In 2006, British artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the first undersea sculpture park in the Caribbean. Since that time he has created...
Nadine Waldmann 31 July 2026
7 Luminist Seascapes to Make You Want a Beach Vacation
If you still plan your summer vacations and a trip to the lake or the ocean isn’t on your schedule here are a few Luminist artworks that might...
Alexandra Kiely 31 July 2026
Camille Pissarro: The Impressionist Master Shaped by the Caribbean
Camille Pissarro, one of the most famous impressionist painters, was born on Saint Thomas island in 1830. The exotic island inspired much of his...
Zuzanna Stańska 31 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Sea Watchers by Edward Hopper
The time has come for young children to trade in play clothes for school clothes, tugging parents along in the quest for a routine. Meanwhile, all...
Abreeza Thomas 31 July 2026
