Baroque

There are works of art that are unforgettable, not because they are the most famous or spectacular, but because they manage to say everything in a gesture, a glance, a small but significant scene from everyday life. Caravaggio’s “La Buona Ventura” is one such work, and I would like to take you with me to […]

Some people are born under a lucky star, and then there is Guido Reni, who painted saints, Madonnas, and even pagans under the stars. A beloved painter in his time (and in ours), the undisputed master of Italian art in the 17th century, Reni is one of those artists who manages to please everyone: lovers […]

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ, one of the most intense and emotionally charged works of Baroque art? Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, who was born in Milan in 1571 and died in Porto Ercole in 1610, is known for his ability to capture humanity and spirituality in his […]

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, offers art lovers many opportunities, with museums focusing on Flemish painting but also on contemporary art. A landmark figure in the city is Rembrandt, whose oil paintings are world famous: in Amsterdam, you can visit the house where he lived, the Rembrandthuis, but some of his works are also […]

ANNIBALE CARRACCI AND THE HERRERA CHAPEL FRESCOES Annibale Carracci and the frescoes in the Herrera Chapel have long been considered one of the high points of 17th century art in Rome. Between the 15th and 18th century, the church of San Giacomo degli Spagnoli in Piazza Navona was one of the most representative places for […]

THE ENTOMBMENT OF CHRIST BY CARAVAGGIO: ANALYSIS AND CURIOUS FACTS Caravaggio was said to be a tormented artist who painted works destined to be both admired and criticized at the same time. But not everyone knows that the Entombment of Christ was the only painting that was met with general approval. In this post you’ll […]

AN ITINERARY IN THE NETHERLANDS FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF REMBRANDT: WHERE TO FIND HIS WORKS A post dedicated to the major artist of the Dutch Golden Age with an itinerary in the Netherlands in the footsteps of Rembrandt. Where to find his works and which are those you shouldn’t miss if you visit the Netherlands? […]

THE ALLEGORY OF PAINTING BY VERMEER: DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS Do you know The Allegory of Painting by Vermeer ? The artist never parted with this work and his wife didn’t succeed in keeping it with her. The reasons are not clear, but it’s possible to formulate some hypotheses and hold this painting as a heirloom. I had […]

REST ON THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT BY CARAVAGGIO When was the painting Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Caravaggio made and who commissioned it? It’s certainly one of my favourite works by Michelangelo Merisi and I think that you should admire it at least once in your lifetime, because it’s one of the greatest art masterpieces. In […]

MAGDALENE WITH THE SMOKING FLAME BY GEORGES DE LA TOUR: MEANING AND WHERE TO SEE IT What is the secret that makes Magdalene with the Smoking Flame by Georges de La Tour a charming painting? Certainly the light but also the enveloping darkness, peculiar features of Georges de La Tour’s painting made up of characters lit […]

DAVID BY BERNINI: 5 THINGS TO KNOW When I saw David by Bernini for the first time I didn’t know anything about art history and the artist who carved it. I was a little child and my parents dragged me to the museum housing it, and the statue seemed beautiful to me; rather it reminded me […]

ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA BY BERNINI: 5 THINGS TO KNOW The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini, also known as “Transverberation of Saint Teresa”, is the work than more than others describes the religiousness of the 17th century, made up of mystical experiences which involve both spirit and body. In this post I’ll talk about the […]

THE VAULT OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS IN ROME AND THE TRIUMPH OF ILLUSIONISTIC PAINTING: 5 THINGS TO KNOW In 1685 Andrea Pozzo, an artist and Jesuit scholar, was commissioned to decorate the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome. His optical illusion effects give birth to a decoration that still today […]

LIFE OF REMBRANDT: 5 THINGS TO KNOW The life of Rembrandt is made up of great masterpieces and several tragedies. When you’re in front of one of his many paintings, you should always understand which period of his life it belongs to, because the private life of Rembrandt influenced his work deeply. In this post you’ll […]

ART IN THE 17TH CENTURY BETWEEN BAROQUE AND CLASSICISM Understanding the art in the 17th century means discovering two great artistic movements: Baroque and Classicism. Two different ways to communicate and make art that I’ll explain in this post. Art in the 17th century

REMBRANDT’S WORKS: HIS MOST IMPORTANT PAINTINGS AND WHERE TO SEE THEM  Rembrandt’s works and masterpieces you must know to really know one of the most important artist in Europe. In this post you’ll find Rembrandt’s most important works, all useful information to know where you can admire them and some curious facts about the life of the […]

WORKS BY ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI: THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES AND WHERE TO SEE THEM Works by Artemisia Gentileschi you must know to understand the greatness of a one-of-a-kind artist in the artistic community of the 16th century. In this post you’ll find some of the most important works by Artemisia Gentileschi with all useful information about where you […]

LIFE OF ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI: 5 THINGS TO KNOW For a long time Artemisia Gentileschi was mentioned in art history books because she was the protagonist of a trial for sexual assault of which she was the victim. An event that for a long time overshadowed her talent. Still, Artemisia was a very important painter, sought-after and […]

APOLLO AND DAPHNE BY GIAN LORENZO BERNINI: 5 THINGS TO KNOW How many times have you looked Apollo and Daphne by Bernini for endless minutes? It often happens to me, and when I stayed before this amazing sculpture I couldn’t help but turn around it to observe it from all angles! In this post I encourage […]

MEDUSA BY CARAVAGGIO: WHERE IT IS HOUSED AND ITS MEANING Medusa by Caravaggio is splatter! I do believe that if he had lived nowadays, Caravaggio would have become a film director like Quentin Tarantino, and those who saw “Pulp Fiction” and similar movies, know what I’m talking about. Medusa by Caravaggio is characterized by a shocked […]