Michelle Plastrik
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Michelle Plastrik is an art adviser living in New York City. She writes on a range of topics, including art history, the art market, museums, art fairs, and special exhibitions.
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An Anointed King: ‘The Wilton Diptych’
King Richard II’s ‘The Wilton Diptych’ is one of the only surviving medieval English panel paintings.
Raphael’s Portraits of Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X’s papacy developed Rome’s art with commissions by the celebrated Renaissance artist Raphael.
Elegance & Wonder: An Extraordinary Collection of Great Masters’ Paintings
Masterpieces from the collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III is heading to auction this month at Sotheby’s New York.
Exploring Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s ‘The Finding of Moses’
Alma-Tadema’s painting is one of the most famous depictions of the discovery of the infant Moses.
Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection
Nineteen life-like botanical sculptures are installed throughout the Frick’s galleries to celebrate the museum’s grand re-opening.
The Enigmatic Nefertiti Bust
Queen Nefertiti became a sensational icon after the early 20th-century discovery of her sculpted portrait.
The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection
Visitors can now tour the refurbished second-floor gallery, curated with antique furniture, textiles, and artistic masterpieces.
Rembrandt Peale’s Famous Portrait
The artist’s painting of his brother Rubens, posed beside a flowering geranium, is considered one of America’s finest portraits.
‘The Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ at the Royal Collection Trust
An exquisite collection of art and decorative objects showcases the royal culture of the Edwardian era glamour.
Antonello da Messina’s Blue Madonna
Amid a long lineage of blue Madonnas, “Virgin Annunciate” has a magnetism that compels contemplation.
