Tenebrism 101: All You Need to Know
The Baroque movement, which characterizes much of the European art of the 17th century, is known for its dramatic flair. Gods, demigods, and saints...
Anastasia Manioudaki 7 November 2025
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Mary Magdalene in Candlelight by Georges de La Tour
In the 17th century, Mary Magdalene was a popular subject in art, symbolizing sin, repentance, and redemption. Georges de La Tour, the French Baroque...
Guest Author 7 November 2025
Hygiene and Cleanliness in Art
Did you shower today, or did you make do with a quick spritz of Axe body spray? Across history, hygiene and cleanliness in art have mirrored shifting...
Candy Bedworth 20 October 2025
Look Familiar? Art References in Disney Movies
For Disney’s acolytes, spotting hidden references that link different movies brings more excitement and joy than unwrapping presents. But what if...
Giordana Goretti 26 February 2025
5 Caravaggisti You Need to Know
Caravaggio left an indelible mark on many artists who came after him, as well as his own contemporaries. With its unique use of light and the focus...
Edoardo Cesarino 20 January 2025
Masterpiece Story: Fortune Teller by Georges de La Tour
The Fortune Teller is one of Georges de La Tour’s early masterpieces. The Baroque oil painting, once questioned by the Louvre Museum for its...
Anna Ingram 7 November 2024
