Ceremonial Water Pitchers: A Menagerie of Aquamanilia
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Ceremonial Water Pitchers: A Menagerie of Aquamanilia

Made in the shape of animals, beasts, and humans, the sculpted water vessels were used for ancient ceremonial hand-washing rituals.
Titian’s ‘Penitent Magdalene’
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Titian’s ‘Penitent Magdalene’

Titian and his workshop created at least nine variations of the repentant Mary Magdalene for 16th-century art patrons.
Sculptor Hopes to Revive the Spirit of the Renaissance in America
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Sculptor Hopes to Revive the Spirit of the Renaissance in America

Sabin Howard’s latest work, the National World War I Memorial, is unveiled in Washington. He wants to create art that can inspire a connection to the divine.
A Texan Treasure: The ‘Mustangs of Las Colinas’
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A Texan Treasure: The ‘Mustangs of Las Colinas’

Sept. 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the ‘Mustangs of Las Colinas,’ Irving’s monumental bronze sculpture by renowned wildlife sculptor Robert Glen.
The Stolen Sicilian Caravaggio
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The Stolen Sicilian Caravaggio

One of the top 10 art crimes, Caravaggio’s “Nativity with Saints Francis and Lawrence” has been missing since 1969.

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Ceremonial Water Pitchers: A Menagerie of Aquamanilia

Ceremonial Water Pitchers: A Menagerie of Aquamanilia

Made in the shape of animals, beasts, and humans, the sculpted water vessels were used for ancient ceremonial hand-washing rituals.
Sancta Sanctorum: The Holiest Chapel in Rome

Sancta Sanctorum: The Holiest Chapel in Rome

The Early Christian chapel houses holy relics and rare artworks collected by Roman popes.
Titian’s ‘Penitent Magdalene’

Titian’s ‘Penitent Magdalene’

Titian and his workshop created at least nine variations of the repentant Mary Magdalene for 16th-century art patrons.
Sculptor Hopes to Revive the Spirit of the Renaissance in America

Sculptor Hopes to Revive the Spirit of the Renaissance in America

Sabin Howard’s latest work, the National World War I Memorial, is unveiled in Washington. He wants to create art that can inspire a connection to the divine.
A Texan Treasure: The ‘Mustangs of Las Colinas’

A Texan Treasure: The ‘Mustangs of Las Colinas’

Sept. 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the ‘Mustangs of Las Colinas,’ Irving’s monumental bronze sculpture by renowned wildlife sculptor Robert Glen.
‘The Battle of San Romano’ Series: Paolo Uccello’s Masterpiece

‘The Battle of San Romano’ Series: Paolo Uccello’s Masterpiece

Paolo Uccello is notable for his pioneering work on visual perspective through his series of paintings depicting the 1432 Battle of San Romano.
The Stolen Sicilian Caravaggio

The Stolen Sicilian Caravaggio

One of the top 10 art crimes, Caravaggio’s “Nativity with Saints Francis and Lawrence” has been missing since 1969.
A Striking Portrait Comes to Washington 

A Striking Portrait Comes to Washington 

Swedish artist Karin Bergoo Larsson’s student work enters the National Gallery of Art collection.
Piecing Together the History of American Quilts

Piecing Together the History of American Quilts

Examining a sampler of quilts from American museums reveals aspects of the country’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Art and Shining Armor

Art and Shining Armor

Cavalry battles and knights’ shiny armor can be seen new exhibition at Versailles.