Artists and Movements

Just a stone’s throw from the heart of Paris, stands a place steeped in history and architecture that has left an indelible imprint on French culture and medieval art: Saint-Denis Abbey. This magnificent abbey, located in the municipality of Saint-Denis, was the burial place of French monarchs for centuries, but it is also the birthplace […]

If you have arrived on this page, it means that you want to discover the world’s art treasures. In this post, I will guide you through a journey into Venetian art, to discover the magnificent Pala Pesaro by Titian, a masterpiece exhibited at the Basilica dei Frari in Venice. Ready to discover the details of […]

Caravaggio’s Bacchus is a timeless masterpiece that captures the spirit and essence of the Roman god of wine and intoxication of the senses. In this post I will describe this extraordinary work of art and we will discover together how Caravaggio, with his mastery in painting light and shadow, managed to convey the sensuality and […]

I have been wanting to write a post on the Gothic style for a long time, and I have finally found the time to take you on a fascinating journey through the characteristics and most significant works of this art form that aroused wonder and admiration in the period between the 12th and 14th centuries. […]

The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, exhibited at the Louvre, is a work of art that fascinates and surprises visitors with its enormous size and richness of detail. The painting is displayed in a room that everyone at the Louvre passes through and where, indeed, one probably spends more time as it is the […]

Created in 1516, Titian’s majestic Assumption is one of the great masterpieces of the most important 16th century artist in Venice and the world. Of all Titian’s works, this is one of the most beautiful and one of the rare masterpieces that can still be admired in the place for which it was created. In […]

The painting entitled Giunone versa doni su Venezia (Juno Pouring Gifts on Venice) by Paolo Veronese is the result of a commission from the Venetian Republic, who wanted the state rooms of the Doge’s Palace in Venice to celebrate the power and greatness of Venice. In reality, the commission was given to Giambattista Ponchino, a […]

Klimt’s Judith II, also known as Salome, is a work imbued with mystery and power. Created in 1909, it is the second version of a subject Gustav Klimt had already tackled. This fascinating and provocative depiction of the biblical heroine mixes beauty and strength, emphasising the eternal appeal of the figure of Judith. In this […]

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 […]

The Last Supper by Paolo Veronese is one of the most famous works of the Venetian Renaissance. This painting, completed in 1573, is housed in the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice and is famous for a trial that Veronese had to undergo, who was forced to change the work’s name to Supper in the Levi House. […]

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PAOLO VERONESE: LIFE, WORKS AND CURIOSITIES Paolo Veronese was a 16th century Italian painter and is considered one of the most important representatives of Venetian Renaissance painting. His real name was Paolo Caliari, but he was known as ‘Veronese‘ because he was born in the city of Verona. Veronese painted […]

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ANDREA MANTEGNA: LIFE, WORKS AND INTERESTING FACTS Andrea Mantegna was an Italian Renaissance painter and engraver, best known for his paintings of historical and mythological subjects, as well as his attention to perspective and realistic rendering of details. Here is what you need to know about his life and works. […]

FUN FACTS ABOUT MICHELANGELO The famous painter, architect, and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti, is a great artist of the Italian Renaissance period. Unfortunately, the artist spent most of his time in Rome and passed away at 88. His work reflected intensity, pragmatism, and psychological perception. And probably, for this reason, he received commissions from wealthy, powerful […]

ANDY WARHOL, MUSIC AND FASHION The relationship between Andy Warhol, music and fashion is essential to understanding the importance of his artistic production. If in fact Warhol is the most important exponent of Pop Art, it is due to the fact that he turned the artist’s studio into a creativity factory. Andy Warhol’s life is […]

ANDY WARHOL, CELEBRITIES AND THE FACTORY Andy Warhol was a genius artist, a leading exponent of Pop Art but also an artist capable of revitalising an artistic genre considered outdated such as the portrait. Andy Warhol’s relationship with celebrities and the organisation of his Factory allowed him to be an artist perfectly in his time […]

ANDY WARHOL FROM ADVERTISING TO POP ART Andrew Warhola, known as Andy Warhol, was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, and was the greatest innovator of art in the 20th century from advertising to Pop Art The insight that made him famous was borrowed from the language of advertising. He repeats an image over and over […]

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 […]

CASA AZUL: TICKETS TO THE FRIDA KAHLO MUSEUM Going to Mexico with tickets to the Frida Kahlo Museum already in your pocket is the first thing to do when planning your trip and if you want to get to know Mexico’s most important artist, who has become an icon throughout the world. By purchasing tickets […]

THE MUST-SEE WORKS OF THE RODIN MUSEUM IN PARIS The works of the Rodin Museum are housed in a building, located in the heart of Paris, which was Rodin’s home during the last years of his life. Not always those who visit Paris for the first time think of going to see the Rodin Museum, […]

RODIN MUSEUM TICKETS: HOW TO BOOK AND WHAT TO SEE Booking Rodin Museum Tickets is the first thing to do if you want to discover the works of the greatest sculptor of the late 19th century. By buying Rodin Museum tickets in advance, you can walk through the eighteen rooms and garden so beloved of […]