Adam Elsheimer’s Poetic Depictions of the Flight Into Egypt
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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
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Raphaelle Peale: America’s First Still Life Painter

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

‘The Land of Evangeline’: The Haunting Beauty of the Bayou
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‘The Land of Evangeline’: The Haunting Beauty of the Bayou

Joseph Meeker’s romantic vison illustrates the faithful protagonist in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem ‘Evangeline, a Tale of Acadie.’

Behold the Beauty: Donatello’s St. George
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Behold the Beauty: Donatello’s St. George

The Renaissance master sculptor executed a bold and dynamic St. George statue for the Guild of Armorers and Swordmakers.

Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons
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Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons

The Dutch painter’s animated winter landscapes were in such demand that he even painted them in summer.

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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.

‘The Land of Evangeline’: The Haunting Beauty of the Bayou

‘The Land of Evangeline’: The Haunting Beauty of the Bayou

Joseph Meeker’s romantic vison illustrates the faithful protagonist in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem ‘Evangeline, a Tale of Acadie.’

Behold the Beauty: Donatello’s St. George

Behold the Beauty: Donatello’s St. George

The Renaissance master sculptor executed a bold and dynamic St. George statue for the Guild of Armorers and Swordmakers.

Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons

Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons

The Dutch painter’s animated winter landscapes were in such demand that he even painted them in summer.

Eugene Warburg: The Forgotten Sculptor of New Orleans

Eugene Warburg: The Forgotten Sculptor of New Orleans

‘Uncle Tiff’ is one of the few works known to survive by the African American sculptor.

In Praise of Trees: An Arbor Day Journey Through American Art

In Praise of Trees: An Arbor Day Journey Through American Art

From sublime panoramas to quiet woodland interiors, these paintings give viewers a perspective into the artists’ study of trees.

Towards Cultural Renewal: The Great American Art Competition

Towards Cultural Renewal: The Great American Art Competition

The Great American Art Competition is a beginning step to restore the nation’s artistic traditions.

A Trip to the Movies: The Royal Ballet’s ‘Giselle’

A Trip to the Movies: The Royal Ballet’s ‘Giselle’

Perhaps attending a live performance is a better way to experience a ballet than going to a movie theater.

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.

‘The Land of Evangeline’: The Haunting Beauty of the Bayou

‘The Land of Evangeline’: The Haunting Beauty of the Bayou

Joseph Meeker’s romantic vison illustrates the faithful protagonist in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem ‘Evangeline, a Tale of Acadie.’

Behold the Beauty: Donatello’s St. George

Behold the Beauty: Donatello’s St. George

The Renaissance master sculptor executed a bold and dynamic St. George statue for the Guild of Armorers and Swordmakers.

Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons

Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons

The Dutch painter’s animated winter landscapes were in such demand that he even painted them in summer.

Eugene Warburg: The Forgotten Sculptor of New Orleans

Eugene Warburg: The Forgotten Sculptor of New Orleans

‘Uncle Tiff’ is one of the few works known to survive by the African American sculptor.

In Praise of Trees: An Arbor Day Journey Through American Art

In Praise of Trees: An Arbor Day Journey Through American Art

From sublime panoramas to quiet woodland interiors, these paintings give viewers a perspective into the artists’ study of trees.

Towards Cultural Renewal: The Great American Art Competition

Towards Cultural Renewal: The Great American Art Competition

The Great American Art Competition is a beginning step to restore the nation’s artistic traditions.

A Trip to the Movies: The Royal Ballet’s ‘Giselle’

A Trip to the Movies: The Royal Ballet’s ‘Giselle’

Perhaps attending a live performance is a better way to experience a ballet than going to a movie theater.