5 articles tagged with "17th century art"
Las Meninas is the most discussed painting in Western art. This guide unpacks what is actually happening in the scene, who everyone in the room is, what the mirror shows, and why Velázquez painted himself into the composition.
Explore how Baroque art used dramatic light, emotional intensity, and sweeping movement to serve the Catholic Church and move ordinary viewers to devotion. From Caravaggio to Rembrandt and Bernini, discover the movement that changed everything.
Discover the extraordinary life and art of Artemisia Gentileschi. From Judith Slaying Holofernes to her revolutionary career as a Baroque master, explore how she overcame extraordinary obstacles to become one of history's most powerful painters.
Explore the life and art of Johannes Vermeer. From Girl with a Pearl Earring to his extraordinary handling of window light, discover why he painted so few works and why each one rewards a lifetime of looking.
Discover the life and genius of Rembrandt van Rijn. From The Night Watch to his extraordinary self-portraits, explore how he mastered light and shadow to become the greatest painter of the Dutch Golden Age.