Suzanne de Court’s Enamel Masterpieces
Suzanne de Court was a French artist who was active at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. She focused on the production of enamel pieces with...
Jimena Escoto 24 April 2023
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Hieronymus Bosch and His Fascinating World: The Garden of Earthly Delights
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Joanna Kaszubowska 20 April 2023
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Maya M. Tola 18 April 2023
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Natalia Iacobelli 17 April 2023
The Countryside in Art: from Idyllic Scenes to Social Issues
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Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun and Amazing Women in Her Portraits
Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun and women in her portraits should be a reference for every art-lover. The French painter – also known as Madame Le Brun...
Pola Otterstein 16 April 2023
The Unfinished Works of Leonardo da Vinci
As one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance, Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci left a prolific legacy in the realm of the arts.
Maya M. Tola 15 April 2023
