Renaissance

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09/10/2023
Flora by Titian: the timeless elegance of feminine beauty

Tiziano Vecellio, one of the greatest masters of Italian Renaissance painting, left an indelible mark on the history of art with his extraordinary works. One of his masterpieces is the elegant and fascinating painting entitled Flora, which can be admired in Florence today. This work, created during Titian’s prolific career, captures the eye with its […]

Artists and Movements
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11/09/2023
Life and Works of Lorenzo Ghiberti, Master of the Renaissance

After having explored the life and works of Filippo Brunelleschi, the brilliant architect and father of the Renaissance, today I propose to dive into the fascinating world of Lorenzo Ghiberti, another important protagonist of Florentine Renaissance art. Known primarily for his creation of the famous ‘Gates of Paradise,’ Ghiberti was a multifaceted and talented artist […]

Opere d’arte
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07/09/2023
Discovering Donatello’s Magdalene: a masterpiece in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence

Are you ready to take an unforgettable journey into the heart of Florence, immersing yourself in the timeless beauty of a sculptural masterpiece? In this post, I will guide you on a discovery of Donatello’s Madonna, an extraordinary work of art that enchants with its refinement and profound expressiveness. Prepare to be captivated by this […]

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14/08/2023
Titian’s Pesaro Altarpiece: a Renaissance masterpiece in Venice

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 […]

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24/07/2023
Paolo Veronese’s Wedding at Cana in the Louvre: description and curiosities

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 […]

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03/07/2023
Titian’s majestic Assumption: a masterpiece in Venice

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 […]

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26/06/2023
The Beauty of Juno Pours Gifts on Venice by Paolo Veronese

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 […]

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10/04/2023
Paolo Veronese’s Last Supper at Levi’s House

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. […]

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19/02/2023
5 things to know about Paolo Veronese: life, works and curiosities

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 […]

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17/02/2023
5 things to know about Andrea Mantegna: life, works and curiosities

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. […]

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15/02/2023
Fun Facts about Michelangelo

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 […]

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04/10/2022
Raphael’s portrait of Pope Julius II: analysis and curiosities

THE PORTRAIT OF POPE JULIUS II BY RAFFAELLO: ANALYSIS AND CURIOSITIES There are two versions of Raphael’s portrait of Julius II. The first is currently in London and was painted in 1511, while the second is in Italy, dated around 1512 and is kept in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. In this post, I describe […]

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