Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss
Even without knowing the subject, we can tell that this is a beautiful romantic moment fixed in an everlasting marble block by the great Antonio Canova
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September 15, 2023
French works of art or located in France
Delacroix – Liberty Leading the People
You have probably seen this painting many times and the reason of its importance is that it’s like a picture of real events that changed the future of France and Europe. Let’s discover what happened.
March 15, 2023
Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks revealed
I recently visited the Louvre Museum and I had the pleasure of admiring one of the most discussed and charming Leonardo’s paintings: the Virgin of the Rocks. Let’s find out what this “weird” masterpiece hides.
October 14, 2022
Greek Hellenistic Art: Nike of Samothrace
After Mona Lisa, is probably the second most popular masterpiece we can admire at the Louvre Museum and today we will understand why it is so significative.
April 11, 2022
Leonardo – Mona Lisa’s secrets
It is the most famous, mysterious and admired painting in the world, but it’s actually so visually simple and plain. It lacks on drama, but, when we are looking at it, it’s like a magnet that creates a mix of feelings and confusion in our brain. So, what does make Mona Lisa so special?
September 29, 2021
Romanesque sculpture: Vézelay Abbey Portal
today we are going to discover an outstanding masterpiece of that style. It seems a simple door, but it's actually a portal to history and Medieval legends.
March 22, 2021
Why the tragic “The raft of the Medusa” was considered scandalous?
Today I want to talk about a painting that was inspired by a real tragedy and became a huge public embarrassment for the French monarchy.
December 30, 2020
Ancient Roman Art: Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus
Civil... altar? The Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus is going to reveal a lot of elements…
October 13, 2020
Gothic: the Belle-Verrière Window
Stained Glasses' beauty Today we are going to discover another beautiful feature of Gothic thanks…
September 29, 2020
Gothic: Chartres Cathedral – West Façade Left Door’s sculptures
Gothic sculpture Today we are going to discover some of the first Gothic sculptures in…
September 25, 2020