Category Archives: Renaissance

An Angel in Red with a Lute by Leonardo da Vinci

Posted on May 20, 2014 by artisoo

An Angel in Red with a Lute is a great painting created by universal genius Leonardo da Vinci, who was born in 1452 in Vinci in the region of Florence, Italy. As we all know, he was a Renaissance polymath … Continue reading →

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What Role did Albrecht Durer Play in Germany and European Art?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by artisoo

Located beside the river of Frankfurt am Main, The German Stadel Museum will held an exhibition about "Durer—Germany's master" from Nov. 23, 2013 to Feb. 2, 2014. The exhibition has more than 280 works to show to the visitors the … Continue reading →

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The Deposition by Raphael

Posted on October 16, 2013 by artisoo

It was a commission proposed by Atalanta Baglioni, a mother losing her son in violence among factions. The fact was that she refused to give Grifonetto Baglioni, her son being chasing, refuge in her home when he ever came to … Continue reading →

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The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein

Posted on September 2, 2013 by artisoo

In the UK, Hans Holbein portraits became increasingly famous. And the King Henry VIII hired him as a court painter, some government figures also paid very attention to him. In 1533, entrusted by the French ministers in Britain, he completed The … Continue reading →

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Flora By Titian

Posted on July 12, 2013 by artisoo

Flora was originally the goddess Flora in Greek mythology. Each year from April 28 to May 3 was designated as Flora Day by Italians, during the festival people gather to enjoy playing together. They used a variety of flowers to … Continue reading →

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Oil Painting Annunciation

Posted on July 10, 2013 by artisoo

Annunciation is an early work by Leonardo da Vinci, painted between 1472 and 1475. The life of Virgin Mary was rare known by people, and there were a few records in the "New Testament", among of which the most important … Continue reading →

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Lady with the Ermine

Posted on July 4, 2013 by artisoo

Lady with the Ermine，which is also called Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani,  is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci finished at the end of the 15th century. The character of this painting, Cecilia Gallerani, was the mistress of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. … Continue reading →

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The Sleeping Venus

Posted on July 2, 2013 by artisoo

The naked Venus made the diagonal movement and reclined in the outdoor nature. Her eyes were closed with a comfortable and quiet look. She seemed to be sleeping with her right hand on the back head and right leg bent … Continue reading →

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Assumption of The Virgin

Posted on June 27, 2013 by artisoo

Assumption of  the Virgin (Assunta) was painted by Italian artist Titian between 1516 and 1518, material: plate paint, storage place: Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. This was a religious painting based on the Bible. The painter gave full … Continue reading →

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Adam And Eve Banished From Paradise

Posted on May 27, 2013 by artisoo

According to his own way, God created a man called Adam with clay. And later God took a rib from Adam to make a spouse named Eve for him. They lived together in the Garden of Eden. And there was … Continue reading →

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