Baroque

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Among the artistic genres, sculpture fascinates me because of the complexity of its techniques and the skill required for its execution. Among sculptors of the past, my favourite is definitely Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598 – 1680). The son of a sculptor, he showed great talent and a strong temperament from a very young age. He […]