A much darker view of the Last Judgement raises questions of authorship, commissioning, and even who one of the saints is.
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An exhibition in Washington, Boston, and Venice, and three superb books about this master painter and Impressionist. And some of his paintings, of course.
With his Salon style and fascination in mediaeval history, did he make history painting history?
An unusual depiction of this popular theme pursues a harder line, with many details of terrible torments.
His unique brushstrokes built form, brilliant colour, and texture in his paintings.
Known only to the French, his pointillism, Symbolism, and bold use of colour bring startling results.
Examining and explaining some of the intriguing details of this masterpiece. Does it make any sense?
One of the world’s greatest paintings, this remains controversial 500 years after it was painted.
Did he just paint fashionable women in fashionable clothing, or was there more to this hugely successful artist?
Telling the complex story of how manna saved the Israelites, and starring the master of narrative painting, Poussin.
