June 2005
Biography: Urs Graf
Urs Graf (c. 1485–1529) was a Swiss Renaissance artist and one of the most notable engravers of his time. Born in…
The Nazarene Movement – Reviving Medieval Spirituality
The Nazarene movement was an artistic and spiritual revival that emerged in the early 19th century, aiming to restore the purity,…
Ravens and Crows in Northern Myth and Medieval Imagery
Ravens and crows hold some of the deepest roots in northern European storytelling. In the old Norse world, the raven was…
Love Story: Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre
Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre shared a remarkable relationship that lasted over 40 years. Their marriage greatly influenced Matisse’s life…
Inspiration: “”Demasquee,” by Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Akseli Gallen-Kallela was born Axel Waldemar Gallén in Pori, Finland in a Swedish-speaking family. His father Peter Gallén worked as police…
