Works of art

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 […]

If you have ever taken a photo while moving and ended up with a blurred trail, you may have unwittingly captured the essence of an entire artistic revolution. It was precisely there, in that simple, everyday gesture, that Giacomo Balla found the inspiration for one of the most striking paintings of Futurism: “Dynamism of a […]

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 heard of a love so overwhelming that it defied the social conventions of its time, immortalized through art? There are two portraits, executed by Alberto Martini, that tell an “impossible” and deeply touching love story: that between Wally Toscanini, the rebellious daughter of the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini, and Count Emanuele di […]

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 […]

Among the things to see in Florence is the magnificent artistic heritage of the Baptistery. In this post I want to focus on the three Doors of the Baptistery of Florence, which hold the history of Italian sculpture, from the medieval period to Humanism. I will accompany you to discover their stories. The Baptistery Doors […]

Are you passionate about art and culture? Are you planning a visit to Florence, a city rich in artistic treasures? Then you cannot miss the Pazzi Chapel, an architectural jewel of the Italian Renaissance. In this post, I will take you on a tour of this extraordinary work of art, telling you its history, architectural […]

In Venice, one comes across many buildings and churches that hold true masterpieces. One of the most interesting churches is a true architectural and artistic jewel: the Church of San Sebastiano. This sacred place, with its elegant façade and richly decorated interior, is a hidden treasure that captivates visitors with its timeless beauty. In addition […]

Miró’s Constellations are a series of paintings, made between 1940 and 1950, in which the artist mixes painting and visual poetry. The Constellations are characterised by an explosion of bright colours and fluid lines, creating a sense of movement and mystery. Each work seems to tell an abstract and symbolic story, with shapes that blend […]

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 […]

THE DEATH OF MARAT BY DAVID: ANALYSIS AND CURIOUS FACTS On July 13th 1793 the news of the death of Marat, a protagonist of the French Revolution, shocked France. Marat was stabbed to death and his murderer, Charlotte Corday, four days after the assassination and after a summary trial, was executed by guillotine. In this post you’ll […]

GREEN VIOLINIST BY CHAGALL: DESCRIPTION AND CURIOUS FACTS Green Violinist by Chagall was painted in 1923, and evokes another famous violinist painted by the artist to decorate the interior of the Moscow State Jewish Theatre. It wasn’t the first time the artist painted this subject. Throughout Chagall’s long artistic career, in fact, you can identify a series […]

POLLARD WILLOWS AT SUNSET BY VAN GOGH: DESCRIPTION AND CURIOUS FACTS When I look at Pollard Willows at Sunset by van Gogh there’s a words that immediately comes to my mind: emotion. If I look at brushstrokes and lines drawn by van Gogh with colour I feel his emotion while admiring this Provençal landscape. I can […]

DEGAS’S ABSINTHE: ANALISYS AND CURIOUS FACTS Once someone asked me what’s beautiful and charming about Degas’s Absinthe. Actually, it’s a painting that doesn’t make you happy; rather, to me, has always had a subheading: “depression”. No, Degas’s Abisinthe is not beautiful, it’s amazing. It’s a painting depicting with photographic accuracy a scene that anyone who was […]

WORKS OF ART IN RAVENNA: MASTERPIECES YOU SHOULDN’T MISS Which are works of art in Ravenna you should know and visit? Few people know that the city of Ravenna is a real diffused museum and boasts eight monuments declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and the Tomb of Dante Alighieri. In this post you’ll find the list […]

PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN A RED TURBAN BY VAN EYCK: DESCRIPTION AND CURIOUS FACTS Who is the man in the painting Portrait of a Man in a Red Turban by van Eyck and why is he wearing a red turban? This painting is shrouded in mystery, like other van Eyck’s works and all his life. According to […]

A BAR AT THE FOLIES-BERGÈRE BY MANET: DESCRIPTION, ANALYSIS AND CURIOUS FACTS What is the barmaid depicted in the painting A bar at the Folies-Bergère by Manet thinking about and what is she really looking at in front of her? Questions that I often ask myself when looking at the last great masterpiece by Manet. A […]

WOMEN IN THE GARDEN BY MONET: DESCRIPTION AND ANALYIS OF A MASTERPIECE Why is Women in the Garden by Monet a masterpiece? It’s one of the first examples of plein air painting, a new technique in the art scene of the second half of the 19th century, which is at the base of Impressionist revolution. The painting […]

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 […]