Chiaroscuro paintings by Lavinia Fontana, Adam Elsheimer, Jusepe de Ribera, Artemisia Gentileschi, Gerard can Honthorst, and Georges de La Tour.
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Trees play a major role in many of his paintings, particularly the holm oak. He models variation in colour and texture of bark and other subtle details, to set a high standard.
After killing the usurper Pelias, Jason and Medea flee to live in Corinth. But he is offered the hand of Glauce, so abandons Medea, and their lives fall apart.
I hope you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 364. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Border lake […]
Her later years, of developing her drypoint print-making, incorporating colour with aquatint, turning an oil painting into a sophisticated print, and yet more wonderful pastels.
Brief reviews of the paintings of 3 of the Great Ladies of Impressionism, Berthe Morisot, Marie Bracquemond, and Eva Gonzalès.
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Border lake […]
The start of the journey from the fine details of Jan van Eyck and those in the Northern Renaissance to the Impressionists, with close-ups of Bellini, del Piombo and Parmigianino’s paintings.
He changed the emphasis of painting to use darkness, shade and shadows. Examples include Calling of St Matthew, Conversion of St Paul, and Supper at Emmaus.
Collaborated with Jan Brueghel the Elder in early paintings, created his own landscapes from 1625, and a wonderful series of landscapes during his retirement in 1635-1640.
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