Baroque

Love Story: Artemisia Gentileschi and Francesco Maria Maringhi

Artemisia Gentileschi remains one of the most fascinating figures in art history. As a celebrated Baroque painter, she broke barriers in…
The Disappearance of the Amber Room: A Lost Art Treasure

The Amber Room, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” is one of the most intriguing mysteries of art history.…
Inspiration: “The Penitent Magdalene,” by Georges de La Tour

Georges de La Tour was born in the town of Vic-sur-Seille in the Diocese of Metz, which was technically part of the Holy Roman Empire,…
Biography: Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) was a Dutch painter of the Baroque era, best known for his masterful use of light, meticulous attention…

Love Story: Artemisia Gentileschi and Francesco Maria Maringhi