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Orphan Girl at the Cemetery by Eugène Delacroix

Eugène Delacroix was born on April 26, 1798 in France.  A Romantic artist, he was considered to be the leader of the French Romantic school.  His style was of loose, colorful expressive brush strokes, and he loved exotic subject matter.  He was inspired by Rubens, … Continue readingOrphan Girl at the Cemetery by Eugène Delacroix

Posted on April 26, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

Three Angels Visiting Abraham by Ludovico Carracci

Ludovico Carracci was born on April 21, 1555 in Bologna.  He was an early Baroque artist.  He painted religious subjects and is known for the emotion his works emanate. Below are shown some of his works, Christ in the Wilderness, Served by Angels;  Madonna and Child … Continue readingThree Angels Visiting Abraham by Ludovico Carracci

Posted on April 21, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

If the Duke asks you to design a prayer book…well, you’ll definitely be designing a prayer book. The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry is the most famous example of French Gothic manuscript illumination.   Commissioned by the Duke of Berry and painted by the … Continue readingTrès Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

Posted on April 17, 2017by Maria Lang1 Comment

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy.  (At that time, it was Vinci, the Republic of Florence.)  He was one of the greatest artists of the Italian High Renaissance, and his skills included painting, sculpting, inventing, architecture, math, science, music, … Continue readingThe Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

Posted on April 15, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

Haggadah: Now We Are Free

Imagine the feelings of liberation that would well up inside you when you remembered something someone did that freed you.  Imagine when you walk out into a fresh spring breeze after being cooped up inside, stifled after a long winter, almost forgetting what it’s like … Continue readingHaggadah: Now We Are Free

Posted on April 13, 2017April 13, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

School of Athens by Raphael

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was born on April 6, 1483 in Italy.  He was one of the most prominent painters of the Italian High Renaissance and is known now as Raphael.  He is regarded as highly as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and is often … Continue readingSchool of Athens by Raphael

Posted on April 10, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on April 4, 1732 in France.  He was a painter and printmaker of the rococo era, and so not surprisingly his vibrant work throbbed with a whimsical, erotic tone. The Swing, perhaps Fragonard’s most well-known and beloved masterpiece, is considered one of … Continue readingThe Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Posted on April 4, 2017by Maria Lang1 Comment

The Ascension of Saint John the Evangelist

Even if you don’t know anything about art history, chances are you’ve at least heard the name Renaissance.  That’s because it’s one of the most pivotal times in all history, bringing forth some of the greatest artists (and other people of consequence) of all time. Today … Continue readingThe Ascension of Saint John the Evangelist

Posted on April 3, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

Study of Afterglow from Nature by John La Farge

John La Farge was born on March 31, 1835 in New York City.  He was a man of many talents, including painting, writing, and stained glass. La Farge had a special interest in Japanese art, which influenced his own style.  He was a popular mural … Continue readingStudy of Afterglow from Nature by John La Farge

Posted on March 27, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in the Netherlands.  He was a Post-Impressionist painter, one of western art’s most famous and influential figures.  His work shaped much of the modern art we now see. Van Gogh painted a variety of subjects, including … Continue readingStarry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Posted on March 25, 2017by Maria LangLeave a comment

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