Category Archives: Baroque Style

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt Van Rijn

Posted on December 4, 2013 by artisoo

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is an oil painting made by Dutch painter Rembrandt in 1632, which is commissioned by the Amsterdam Guild of Surgeons for their Guild Room. Rembrandt painted it at the age of 26, and … Continue reading →

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Saskia As Flora 1634 Oil On Canvas by Rembrandt Van Rijn

Posted on November 15, 2013 by artisoo

Saskia as Flora is an oil painting on canvas created by Rembrandt van Rijin in 1634, portraying his beloved wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh as the goddess Flora. It was painted by Rembrandt at the age of 28, a year after … Continue reading →

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The Surrender Of Breda by Diego Velazquez

Posted on November 8, 2013 by artisoo

The Surrender of Breda is a painting created by the Spanish painter Diego Velazquez in Golden Age during 1634-1635. It was based on a real event in the history. It depicts a graceful moment of Spanish triumph over Dutch Republic … Continue reading →

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The Fable of Arachne or the Spinners by Diego Velazquez

Posted on September 10, 2013 by artisoo

The Fable of Arachne or the Spinners was made by Diego Velazquez at the age of 58. This painting was according to the legend "Metamorphosis". In ancient times, there was a common female Aniekeci who invented the spinning and weaving, which … Continue reading →

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The Poet S Inspiration by Nicolas Poussin

Posted on August 22, 2013 by artisoo

Nicolas Poussin was greatest painter in French painting field in the 17th century. He was strongly influenced by the Baroque art and Dominican keno and Titian. The Poet S Inspiration marked the formation of Poussin's artistic style. He seemed to be … Continue reading →

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The Milkmaid By Johannes Vermeer

Posted on June 6, 2013 by artisoo

Entering the painting visions of Johannes Vermeer, most are scenes of daily life, plots are always simple. The painter seemed having eyes only for women, he was familiar with them, he always happy to show them like their works and their … Continue reading →

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Las Meninas- The Greatest Representative Painting of Diego Velazquez

Posted on February 22, 2013 by artisoo

Las Meninas is the greatest masterpiece (group portrait painting) made by Diego Velazquez, the leading artist at the Spanish Golden Age, which was released on 1656. Now this painting is collected on Prado Museum of Madrid, Spain. This oil painting … Continue reading →

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

Posted on January 8, 2013 by artisoo

Girl With a Pearl Earring is considered as the most famous masterpiece of Johannes Vermeer, who was a Dutch artist. This oil painting was born in the Golden Time of Art Centre--Netherlands; although it is only as the same size … Continue reading →

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The Holy Family by Rembrandt

Posted on December 27, 2012 by artisoo

Born in 1606, Rembrandt van Rijn is one of the most prominent painters in Europe and the greatest painter in Holland. His paintings cover a wide range of various styles and he made excellence in portraits, landscape paintings, genre paintings, religious … Continue reading →

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The Waterseller of Seville

Posted on December 13, 2012 by artisoo

The Waterseller of Seville 1623 is Velázquez's early works, it intended to show the life scene of common people. The painting technique was from Caravaggio's naturalistic style and lighting effects. Water seller is common image in the southern regions of … Continue reading →

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