Andrea del Sarto was born on July 16, 1486 in Florence. He was blessed to be creating art during the High Renaissance when he could be surrounded by inspiration and unparalleled beauty. He had such skill that his work was considered to be flawless–and indeed, … Continue readingThe Life of John the Baptist: The Baptism of Christ by Andrea del Sarto
Camille Pissarro was born on July 10, 1830 in the Danish West Indies (what is now the Virgin Islands). He was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist. He worked with Georges Seurat and Paul Signac–and his success and skill level can be deduced from the hints of … Continue readingTwo Women Chatting by the Sea by Camille Pissarro
Akiane Kramarik was born on July 9, 1994 in Illinois. She is best known for her painting of Jesus, entitled Prince of Peace which she created when she was just eight years old. The story behind it is incredible, so that’ll be the focus of this post. … Continue readingPrince of Peace by Akiane Kramarik
Artemisia Gentileschi was born on July 8, 1593. She is one of Italy’s few esteemed female Baroque painters, but she was accomplished by any standard. Her work depicted the lives of strong female sufferers, especially of the Bible. She is especially well known for her … Continue readingArtemisia Gentileschi’s Self Portrait as a Lute Player
Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907 in Mexico City. She is most famous for her self portraits–but hers are no ordinary representations of her own face. While Kahlo was interested in capturing the physical features of her visual appearance, she also sought to … Continue readingFrida Kahlo’s Self Portraits
John Singleton Copley was born on July 3, 1738 in Boston. Of course, he was alive during the important historical period of the American Revolutionary War, but he spent considerable time in England. He is particularly known as a court portrait painter for important figures … Continue readingThe Siege and Relief of Gibraltar by John Singleton Copley
Peter Paul Rubens was born on June 28, 1577 in the Holy Roman Empire, in what is now Germany. He was a Flemish artist, one of Baroque art’s most influential. His art is filled with energy and action, sensuality and drama. His work is charged … Continue readingThe Fall of Phaeton by Peter Paul Rubens
Henry Ossawa Tanner was born on June 21, 1859 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the first African-American artist to be recognized worldwide. He studied in Paris for a time, but eventually he came back to the United States and went to school at the Pennsylvania … Continue readingThe Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner
Cornelius Krieghoff was born on June 19, 1815 in Amsterdam. He is best known for his paintings which depict outdoor Canadian life, especially vibrant activities in the snow with captivating winter landscapes. Below are shown The Toll Gate; Winter Landscape, Laval; The Habitant Farm; and The River … Continue readingThe Blacksmith’s Shop by Cornelius Krieghoff
Nicolas Poussin was born on June 15, 1594 in France. He was an influential painter in the French Baroque style and many other artists followed in his footsteps in terms of style. Artists he inspired include Jacques-Louis David, Paul Cezanne, and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Unlike many … Continue readingBlind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun by Nicolas Poussin