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Austrian painter Marianne Stokes, A Capri Witch, 1884-85 #WomensArt
April 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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#AdoorableThursday An unusual painting of Saint Thomas Aquinas by #Renaissance master Carlo Crivelli, 1476.

👯 Note the 2 small, realistically depicted figures standing in the doorway.

🗃️ #arthistory #history #art
April 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Looking for an engaging deep dive into Renaissance culture, art, and ideas? Check out Gordon Campbell (ed.): The Oxford Illustrated History of the Renaissance. Richly illustrated and expertly written—perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike! #Renaissance #ArtHistory #BookRecommendation
January 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Jan van Eyck’s Virgin in a Church compresses the grandeur of Gothic architecture, the divine grace of the Virgin, and the subtle dance of light into a few inches of painted wood, enveloping the viewer in an intimate yet transcendent vision of sacred space.
December 6, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' was painted using an experimental technique: tempera and oil on dry plaster. This caused rapid deterioration, requiring multiple restorations over the centuries. 🎨📜 #ArtHistory
December 5, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Honour Triumphant over Falsehood - 1561.
Marble, 187 cm.
Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence. #arthistory
December 1, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Diego Velázquez's Las Meninas is a puzzle in oil. Is it a portrait of the princess, an artist's self-reflection, or a commentary on the power of perception? The mirror at the back hints at royal presence, while Velázquez himself stares at us, pulling us into the canvas. A work of infinite intrigue.
November 29, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Caravaggio’s rare masterpiece, Portrait of Maffeo Barberini, is now on display at Palazzo Barberini in Rome for the first time ever. A must-see for art lovers, this portrait reveals the dynamic personality of the future Pope Urban VIII. On view until Feb 23, 2025. #Caravaggio #ArtExhibition
November 25, 2024 at 9:12 AM
What do you think about this? 🍌 Maurizio Cattelan's controversial artwork 'Comedian,' featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, just sold for a staggering $6.2M at Sotheby’s. New owner Justin Sun even plans to eat the banana soon! 🤯 Is this genius art or an expensive joke? Share your thoughts! 👇
November 24, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?
A group of 19th-century artists who rejected the industrialization of art, aiming to revive the detail, color, and realism of medieval art before Raphael. They sought inspiration from nature, literature, and spirituality. 🌿📖++
November 20, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Adam Hilmann's recreate famous painting with everyday items. #arthistory
November 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM
"I wanted to show the reality of rural life through my art." - Camille Pissarro
November 18, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Anton Melbye (Danish, 1818-1875), A Turkish Harbour By Moonlight (1864), oil on canvas, 95 x 74.5 cm
November 14, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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Moments in time captured in fired clay: Some 1,900 years ago a #child trod on a #Roman tile that was laid out in the open air ahead of firing.
Found in Nijmegen, on display at Museum Het Valkhof.

📷me

🏺 AncientBluesky #Archaeology
November 14, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Lancome "Conquête" perfume bottle, crafted in 1945. Made of glass with gold detailing. Currently in a private collection.
November 14, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Byzantine mosaics from the dome of the Rotunda of Thessaloniki, a masterpiece of Late Antique art. Greece, early 4th Century-mid 6th Century CE.
November 14, 2024 at 9:38 AM
“The Invention of the Art of Drawing” is a neoclassical work by Joseph-Benoît Suvée from 1791. It portrays the legend of Pliny the Elder: <A young man was about to go to war, so his beloved drew the outline of his shadow, in order to preserve his image>.
November 14, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Viking runestones of the Swedish countryside, 1899-1945
November 13, 2024 at 7:15 AM
✨ Today’s artist spotlight: Artemisia Gentileschi – a pioneering Baroque painter who didn’t just break boundaries but redefined them. Her powerful work “Judith Slaying Holofernes” is a testament to her resilience and skill. #WomenInArt #BaroqueArt
November 12, 2024 at 8:12 AM
A Ruined Gothic Church beside a River by Moonlight (1841) was painted by the British artist Sebastian Pether (1790-1844).
November 12, 2024 at 5:44 AM
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Singer with a Glove, by Edgar Degas, 1878, 📸 by @VinnyCarchietta
November 12, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Did you know? Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait (1434) is one of the first paintings to show a mirror with a reflection! This detail added depth and realism to the artwork—one of the many reasons it's a true masterpiece. #ArtHistory #JanVanEyck
November 11, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Artist Joachim Ingulstad creates mesmerising art with paints that glow in dark. #art
November 11, 2024 at 12:05 PM
The #GhentAltarpiece, completed by Jan & Hubert van Eyck in 1432, is one of the most iconic achievements of Early Netherlandish painting. Its vibrant colors, detailed symbolism, and layers of meaning still captivate art historians and visitors alike. Each panel tells a story within a story.
November 11, 2024 at 10:49 AM