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St John The Baptist

Posted on January 9, 2013 by artisoo

St John the Baptist was one of the famous paintings of  Leonardo da Vinci. It was from the figures in the Bible: the Baptist John baptized Jesus at God's behest and when he scooped up the water in Jordan River, … Continue reading →

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Artistic Characteristics of Virgin of the Rocks

Posted on January 9, 2013 by artisoo

In oil painting Virgin of the Rocks, Leonardo Da Vinci used a pyramid composition with a sense of stability. Four people were united in this stable structure. The peak part was just the head of the virgin and the right contour edge … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Madonna with a Flower

Posted on January 8, 2013 by artisoo

Madonna with a Flower was made by Leonardo da Vinci who was one of the most renowned representatives during the Renaissance period. Madonna with a Flower was painted in 1478 which showed the young Madonna and her son Jesus. Though … 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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Raphael's The Sistine Madonna

Posted on December 24, 2012 by artisoo

As one of the representative works of Raphael, The Sistine Madonna is well known for its leisurely and melodious lyrical style. This altarpiece is applied to decorate the Sistine Chapel which is rebuilt in memory of pope Sixtus . At … Continue reading →

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