Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Daybreak

This most famous of Maxfield Parrish's works is entitled Daybreak. It was created in 1922.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

The one and only...

So you knew it had to be a Caravaggio, right? This piece is known as the Crucifixion of St. Peter. It was completed in 1601. Let's see what you can did up on this piece. Remember to add your personal thoughts about this especially since Caravaggio planned his pieces to engage you emotionally.


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Let's take a look at another Van Eyck

The painting below is known as Lucca Madonna. It was completed by Jan Van Eyck (who we should be familiar with by now) in the year 1436. I think saying that it is an oil painting would be way too common, don't you think? What can you find about this piece that is interesting and what is your reaction to it?