Inspiration
Inspiration: “Winter Scene on a Canal,” by Hendrick Avercamp
Hendrick Avercamp, born in Amsterdam in 1585 AD, earned the nickname “de Stomme van Kampen,” which translates to “the Mute of…
Inspiration: “Destruction Of Jerusalem,” by Wilhelm von Kaulbach
Wilhelm von Kaulbach’s The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus is not just a painting—it’s a sweeping statement on civilization, divine judgment,…
Inspiration: “The Young Schoolmistress,” by Jean-Siméon Chardin
In an era dominated by grandeur and aristocratic indulgence, Jean-Siméon Chardin’s The Young Schoolmistress (painted between 1735 and 1740) offers a…
Inspiration: “William Bethune With Wife and Daughter,” by David Wilkie
David Wilkie, a pillar of Scottish painting, captured not only faces but the very soul of his people. His portrait William…
Inspiration: “Portrait of a Man” by Signorelli
Luca Signorelli, born around 1445 in the Tuscan town of Cortona, was one of the most inventive and skilled painters of…
Inspiration: “Portrait of a Venetian Woman,” by Albrecht Dürer
In 1505, the great German artist Albrecht Dürer created a quiet but captivating image: an oil painting of an unidentified young…
Inspiration: “The Art of Painting,” by Johannes Vermeer
Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch master of the Baroque era, remains one of the most revered painters of the 17th century. Known…
Inspiration: “Las Meninas,” by Diego Velázquez
Few paintings in the history of art have sparked as much fascination and scholarly debate as Las Meninas (1656). This masterpiece…
Inspiration: “Mr and Mrs Andrews,” by Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews is one of the most captivating portraits of 18th-century British art. Painted around 1750, this…
Inspiration: “The Burial of the Sardine” by Goya
Kind of fun. Kind of creepy. Francisco Goya’s The Burial of the Sardine is one of the most enigmatic and electrifying…
Inspiration: “Café Terrace at Night,” by Vincent van Gogh
IntroductionVincent van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night is one of the most iconic and beloved paintings of the 19th century. Created…
Inspiration: “Luncheon at the Boating Party” by Pierre-auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon at the Boating Party (1881) is one of the most celebrated paintings of the Impressionist movement. It captures…
