Artists and Movements

Have you ever wondered what happens when a city steeped in art decides to open its doors to contemporary art? This is exactly what happens in Mantua: an encounter between past and future that you absolutely cannot miss. I am referring to the forthcoming opening of the museum dedicated to the Sonnabend Collection, a treasure […]

The Picasso Museum in Malaga is one of the main attractions in the Spanish city and offers a remarkable collection of the artist’s works. There are several options for visiting the museum that I highly recommend to make the most of the experience. You can then dedicate yourself to other wonderful attractions in Malaga, one […]

The equestrian monument dedicated to the condottiere Erasmo da Narni, called the Gattamelata, is the first to be executed since ancient Rome. Donatello, therefore, takes an ancient subject and brings it back into the Renaissance by renewing it. In this post I describe Donatello’s Gattamelata and tell you why it is to be considered one […]

On the night of Oct. 17-18, 1969, Caravaggio’s Nativity with Saints Lawrence and Francis of Assisi, one of the masterpieces of Italian Baroque, was stolen under mysterious circumstances from the Oratory Chapel of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy.The theft of this painting, made in 1609 during the last period of Caravaggio’s life, left a void […]

One of the works lost during World War II is The Portrait of a Young Man by Raphael Sanzio, one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The painting disappeared in 1945 during the chaos of the last days of World War II, and it was a great loss since this work is considered one […]

Everyone agrees that on a trip to Madrid Pablo Picasso’s majestic “Guernica” on display at the Prado Museum is a must-see, but perhaps not everyone knows how significant an impact Barcelona had on the life and work of the famous Cubist painter. Right in the heart of the Born district, Barcelona is home to a […]

One of Vermeer’s most enigmatic and discussed works is “The Concert for Three.” A lost masterpiece by the 17th-century Dutch master known for his intimate and luminous depictions of domestic life. This painting is one of thirteen works stolen during the famous theft from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in 1990, considered one […]

There are cases when an artist manages to influence culture even after his death. It happened to Vincent van Gogh, who became famous after his death, but it also happened to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, an emblematic figure of the Belle Époque who left an impressive artistic legacy despite his short career. Famous for works in […]

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, one of the most revolutionary and influential artists of his time, left behind an artistic legacy that continues to amaze and inspire. However, not all of Caravaggio’s paintings have survived to the present day.Caravaggio’s life was certainly troubled, but some of his works have also experienced complicated events. In fact, some […]

The Polyptych of the Mystical Lamb, a masterpiece of the Van Eyck brothers completed in 1432, is known not only for its extraordinary beauty and artistic complexity but also for having been the subject of numerous vicissitudes, including theft and looting. Particularly intriguing is the fate of the panel of the Righteous Judges, which disappeared […]

The history of art is made up of enigmas and mysteries.There are works of art of inestimable value and beauty that, due to the vicissitudes of history, have disappeared without a trace. These masterpieces, once admired and celebrated, have become legends, and their absence is as powerful a reminder as the presence of works that […]

Have you ever wondered how Leonardo da Vinci’s life could have left such an indelible mark on the history of art and science?Leonardo da Vinci is the genius of the Renaissance, no one doubts it, but what he achieved during his lifetime has spanned the centuries like a beacon of ingenuity and creativity. In this […]

Have you ever wondered why Sandro Botticelli remains a legendary figure in the universe of Renaissance art? Born in 1445Florence, Botticelli is not only famous for the beauty of his works depicting goddesses and Madonnas, but also for the vast contribution he made to the Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli

You know when a lost work of art is, quite by chance, rediscovered and this starts to trigger a series of questions that open up new horizons? That’s what happened recently at the Museo Correr in Venice, when an unknown work by Andrea Mantegna, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, re-emerged from storage. In this […]

Have you ever wondered what Goya’s painting May 3, 1808 represents and what its significance is? Art has the power to capture historical moments and make us reflect on them, and this painting is a snapshot of a tragic and unforgettable moment in human history. Let’s find out together what it represents and some interesting […]

Do you know the works of Dürer and why he is considered a genius artist? In this post, I want to introduce you to the masterpieces of Albrecht Dürer, a master of the Nordic Renaissance and famous for his revolutionary approach to art. Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Dürer left an indelible mark on the art […]

Have you ever wondered what Expressionism is and what it really represents in the art world? This movement, which emerged in the early 20th century, mainly in Germany, was an important cultural response to the tumultuous social changes of the early 20th century. In this post we will explore its characteristics, works, artists and themes. […]

Goya’s Saturn devouring his children is one of those paintings that does not allow the eye to turn elsewhere, despite the fact that the image is terrifying. Have you ever stood in front of a work of art like this that horrified you but did not allow you to stop looking? Art, in its purest […]

Have you ever tried to understand the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic work known as Goya’s Colossus? This majestic work, imbued with history and mystery, has continued to enchant and question art experts for centuries. In the sphere of Spanish art, Francisco Goya holds a prominent place because of his unique ability to capture the human […]

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 […]