Category: Artist of the Day

Anthony van Dyck was born on March 22, 1599 in Antwerp.  He was an artist of the Baroque era.  He was successful in Italy, Flanders, and England, and became one of the most prominent court painters in England.  Thus most of his work is made … Continue readingDaedalus and Icarus by Anthony van Dyck

Edward Poynter was born on March 20, 1836 in Paris, but he was an English painter, draughtsman, and designer.  His parents were in France for only a short while over the time he was born. Poynter held the positions of professor, principal, president, and director … Continue readingCorner of the Marketplace by Edward Poynter

Adam Elsheimer was born on March 18, 1578 in Frankfurt am Main.  He was a painter of the Baroque era who influenced many other notable artists, including Rembrandt and Rubens. Elsheimer most liked to paint unique scenes, depicting moments which other artists weren’t already doing.  He … Continue readingGlorification of the Cross by Adam Elsheimer

Rosa Bonheur was born on March 16, 1822 in Bordeaux, France.  She is known for her artistic realism, and she loved to paint animals.  She is considered to be the most famous female painter in the 19th century. Bonheur grew up in a family of … Continue readingPalette by Rosa Bonheur

Hans Gude was a Norwegian Romanticist painter born on March 13, 1825.  He is one of the most prominent landscape painters of Norway, and his masterpieces are especially captivating when about warm sunlight or moonlight illuminating the reflective surfaces of lively water.  He impacted the … Continue readingFishing with a Harpoon by Hans Gude

Sister Mary Jean Dorcy was born on March 10, 1914 in Anacortes, Washington.  She was an artist in the unique discipline of paper-cutting–but her work is much more elaborate and charming than you might think by the name!  She was also a writer. Dorcy began … Continue readingScissored Art by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy

Michelangelo is perhaps the most famous, awe-inspiring, and influential artist of all time.  Born on March 6, 1475, he was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, and poet.  He was a gift to the world during the glorious years of the High Renaissance.  He produced extensive … Continue readingThe Creation of Adam by Michelangelo

Howard Pyle was born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware.  He was an author and illustrator, and naturally illustrated many of his own books.  If you ever get an itch for reading about knights smiting each other great buffets, Howard Pyle is your man. … Continue readingHow Arthur Drew Forth the Sword by Howard Pyle

Joaquín Sorolla was born on February 27, 1863 in Valencia, Spain.  He painted portraits and landscapes, but he is best recognized for his beach scenes, with their warm sunlight and reflections on the water. Sorolla was so well recognized that he received a medal of … Continue readingGirl on the Beach by Joaquín Sorolla

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on February 25, 1841 in France.  He is one of the most prominent figures in the Impressionist movement in art.  His legacy lived on not only in his art, which has survived and thrived since his time, but also in his … Continue readingYoung Girls at the Piano by Pierre-Auguste Renoir