Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots
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Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met
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‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

This unique exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate and innovative design practices of Gothic architecture.

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood
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Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Fontana’s career spanned luminous religious altarpieces, richly imagined mythological scenes, and acute portraiture.

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages
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The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring
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Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ has captivated audiences for centuries, but the identity of its subject remains a mystery.

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Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

This unique exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate and innovative design practices of Gothic architecture.

What Trajan’s Legions Left Behind and Modern Thieves Took

What Trajan’s Legions Left Behind and Modern Thieves Took

The Drents Museum theft was not an isolated incident but the latest wound in a much longer story of loss to the ancient Geto-Dacian civilization.

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Fontana’s career spanned luminous religious altarpieces, richly imagined mythological scenes, and acute portraiture.

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of the Classical World

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of the Classical World

The ‘Mask of Agamemnon’ formed the basis for Homer’s golden Mycenae.

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ has captivated audiences for centuries, but the identity of its subject remains a mystery.

Adam Elsheimer’s Poetic Depictions of the Flight Into Egypt

Adam Elsheimer’s Poetic Depictions of the Flight Into Egypt

Two of Elsheimer’s copper paintings of the biblical narrative give insight into his innovative artistry.

Raphaelle Peale: America’s First Still Life Painter

Raphaelle Peale: America’s First Still Life Painter

Peale’s important body of work established the still life tradition in America.

Bronzino’s Mother and Son Masterpiece

Bronzino’s Mother and Son Masterpiece

‘Portrait of Eleonora di Toledo With Her Son Giovanni’ at the Uffizi Gallery is considered the Italian mannerist painter’s crown jewel.

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

This unique exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate and innovative design practices of Gothic architecture.

What Trajan’s Legions Left Behind and Modern Thieves Took

What Trajan’s Legions Left Behind and Modern Thieves Took

The Drents Museum theft was not an isolated incident but the latest wound in a much longer story of loss to the ancient Geto-Dacian civilization.

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Fontana’s career spanned luminous religious altarpieces, richly imagined mythological scenes, and acute portraiture.

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of the Classical World

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of the Classical World

The ‘Mask of Agamemnon’ formed the basis for Homer’s golden Mycenae.

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ has captivated audiences for centuries, but the identity of its subject remains a mystery.

Adam Elsheimer’s Poetic Depictions of the Flight Into Egypt

Adam Elsheimer’s Poetic Depictions of the Flight Into Egypt

Two of Elsheimer’s copper paintings of the biblical narrative give insight into his innovative artistry.

Raphaelle Peale: America’s First Still Life Painter

Raphaelle Peale: America’s First Still Life Painter

Peale’s important body of work established the still life tradition in America.

Bronzino’s Mother and Son Masterpiece

Bronzino’s Mother and Son Masterpiece

‘Portrait of Eleonora di Toledo With Her Son Giovanni’ at the Uffizi Gallery is considered the Italian mannerist painter’s crown jewel.