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Caravaggio – Conversion on the Way to Damascus
Baroque painting

Caravaggio – Conversion on the Way to Damascus

A man under a horse… that’s really unusual… here Caravaggio in the Conversion on the Way to Damascus painted one of the most dramatic and intense scenes filled with symbols and an important meaning. And, of course, with his typical insane irreverence.

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April 18, 2024
Gentileschi – Judith Beheading Holofernes
Baroque painting

Gentileschi – Judith Beheading Holofernes

This painting is one of the most gruesome ever and, even in a 17th century pretty open-minded Florence, was considered unusually violent. Even more unusual since the painter was a woman.

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February 14, 2022
Guercino – The Burial of St. Petronilla
Baroque painting

Guercino – The Burial of St. Petronilla

Hi everyone and welcome back to Exploring Art, this is Alessandro. Today we are going to discover The Burial of St. Petronilla.

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July 27, 2021
van Dyck – Charles I with M. de St Antoine
Baroque painting

van Dyck – Charles I with M. de St Antoine

Charles I A king, a man, but also a beautiful horse! One of the most…

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August 21, 2020
Rubens – Two Women with a Candle
Baroque painting

Rubens – Two Women with a Candle

Warm light One of the sweetest moments in Baroque Art thanks to Rubens with "Two…

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August 18, 2020
Caravaggio – The Calling of St Matthew – part2
Baroque painting

Caravaggio – The Calling of St Matthew – part2

The Calling Let's continue to discover the masterpiece of Caravaggio -  "The Calling of St…

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August 14, 2020
Caravaggio – The Calling of St Matthew – part 1
Baroque painting

Caravaggio – The Calling of St Matthew – part 1

The Calling Today we are going to understand why Caravaggio is considered a master thanks…

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August 14, 2020
Barocci – Annunciation
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Barocci – Annunciation

Baro...que? He is considered one of the first Baroque painters and maybe one of the…

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August 11, 2020
Baroque – Introduction
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Baroque – Introduction

The Magic of Baroque After learning how Art started, today we are going to look…

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July 28, 2020

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