Category Archives: Renaissance

The Glamorous Veiled Woman

Posted on April 11, 2013 by artisoo

Raphael was one of the most accomplished painters during the European Renaissance Period in Italy. His Madonna portraits were the most commendable and portraits were also out of ordinary, equally received worldwide attentions. The painting The Veiled Woman which is … Continue reading →

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What The Peasant Wedding Tells?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by artisoo

The Peasant Wedding is a famous painting by Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a Flemish painter and print maker well-known for his landscapes and peasant paintings. As a result, he got a name of … Continue reading →

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Creation of Adam By Michelangelo Buonarroti

Posted on March 15, 2013 by artisoo

Creation of Adam was representative of the important part of Michelangelo's frescoes. Because of his reputation in Florence, Rome Pope Julius II invited him to participate in building the Pope tomb. In 1508, he was forced to agree to paint … Continue reading →

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Call From The God-Marriage of the Virgin

Posted on March 7, 2013 by artisoo

As is known as the Marriage of the Virgin or the Betrothal of the Virgin, the oil painting by Rapheal was commissioned by the Albizzini family for a church in the Citta del Castello. In the early sixteenth-century, thousands of … Continue reading →

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Appreciation to The Madonna of The Chair

Posted on February 26, 2013 by artisoo

In general religious paintings, Madonna must dress in red and blue. The coat is red and the cloak is blue. A part of the red coat here is blocked her shawl, only to see the left arm. Blue cloak is … Continue reading →

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Inroduction to The Veiled Woman

Posted on February 26, 2013 by artisoo

The Veiled Woman is made by one of three famous Italian Renaissance heroes Raphael Santee. This talented Italian painter has completed a lot of masterpieces in his short life which is only lasting 37 years. His artistic elegance, harmony and … Continue reading →

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Painting Skills of La Belle Jardiniere

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artisoo

The composition of La Belle Jardiniere is very naive. John looks at Jesus, and Jesus looks at Madonna. Their attention is naturally focused on the face of Madonna. And Madonna is the real theme of this painting. The characters form … Continue reading →

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The Alba Madonna

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artisoo

Painter:  Raphael, time created: 1511, material: canvas painting, measure: 98 cm diameter, collection: Washington National Gallery. The Alba Madonna was famous because of Alba duke. Da Vinci give people a mysterious feeling, Michelangelo leaves a grand and severe touch, but … Continue reading →

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A Religious Painting Without Religious Label-- Madonna del Prato

Posted on February 22, 2013 by artisoo

Madonna del Prato was painted by Italian Raphael. This painting totally drew three characters, Madonna, Jesus and John. But the figures did not have a religious label. Christ child and John were painted the images of children. The young Madonna … Continue reading →

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The Madonna of Foligno

Posted on February 20, 2013 by artisoo

The Madonna of Foligno was painted between 1511 and 1512 by Rafael, size: 330 x 194 cm This painting was made during Raphael's most passionate stage of his short and splendid life which was equivalent to his great attempt for … Continue reading →

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