Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “St. George, defeating the dragon”

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1. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “St. George and the Dragon”Depicted in the picture of St. George the Victorious embodies the defender of the entire Christian world. According to the legend, in one city, an evil king ruled who despised all Christians. He decided to feed all the children of the city to a huge dragon living near the settlement. The inhabitants of the city […]...
2. Description of the painting by Valentin Serov “George the Victorious”Valentin Serov was an outstanding master animal artist. Most of all attention in his works, he paid the image of horses. We can see these animals in almost all the paintings of the great Russian artist. Despite the fact that the work is called “George the Victorious”, the main actor is the horse. The first […]...
3. Description of the painting by William Blake “The Great Red Dragon”The painting “Red Dragon” was written by English artist, engraver and poet William Blake in the period from 1803 to 1810. The canvas also has other names “Red dragon and a woman dressed in the sun” and “Great red dragon”. The work was done in watercolor, graphite and ink in the style of romanticism. The […]...
4. Description of the sculpture Donatello “St. George”Sculpture “St. George” was created by the great Italian sculptor Donatello between 1415 and 1416. According to the custom of the time, the sculpture was ordered and paid for by the gunsmiths workshop, who planned to install a statue of their patron in the outer niche of the Or Or San Michele church. The created […]...
5. Description of the painting by Eugene Delacroix “George Sand”Before us is a fragment of a once whole picture depicting George Sand and Frederic Chopin. He met the French writer Delacroix at the end of 1833, and the result of this meeting was a long friendship not without a hint of mutual sympathy. The artist liked the independence of the woman, her resistance to […]...
6. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Angel”The artist lived and worked in the Renaissance. His name was known throughout Florence (at that time this city was considered the center of art and painting). The fame of the brilliant artist was so great that he was assigned a special task – to paint the apartments of the Pope of Rome. Rafael Santi […]...
7. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Adam and Eve”Ceiling fresco mosaic. Dimensions: 120 by 105 cm. Dated to 1509-1511. Located in the Stanza della Senyatura, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican. The mentioned stanza – translated from Italian as a room – is the working room of the Pope, most famous because it is painted on the walls and ceiling by one of the greatest […]...
8. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Transfiguration”Rafael Santi is a famous Renaissance artist who, in his short 37 years, has written many canvases known to the whole world. The greatest glory to Raphael was brought by the painting “The Transfiguration of God”, or the “Transfiguration of Christ” in a different interpretation. A huge canvas was ordered for the Catholic Cathedral in […]...
9. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Parnas”The painting was created in 1509 – 1511 years. Raphael dedicated his fresco to the everlasting theme of poetry. In the center we see the famous Parnas. Apollo plays the flute. He was surrounded by muses. Each of them in the hands of the subject with which she was usually depicted. All the writers and […]...
10. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Fornarin”The word “Fornarina” in translation means “baker”, and their beloved Raphael was obliged to the profession of her father. There are two versions of the legend about it. The first one says that Raphael met her in Rome and fell in love without memory. Having bought the girl for 3000 gold from her father, he […]...
11. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Three Graces”“Three Graces” – a painting by Raphael, which depicts Innocence, Beauty and Love, as they were presented to the artist. All the girls are very young, all have similar hair color, cleaned so as not to look neat. Holding each other – because ideal love is always beautiful and innocent, ideal beauty is always innocent […]...
12. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Saint Sebastian”Renaissance paintings have long been considered classics. Rafael Santi is one of the most prominent artists of the sixteenth century. He is among the three most talented artists of all time, on a par with Leonardo da Vinci. Raphael was able to transmit real life events, giving them magic and mystery. The painting “Saint Sebastian” […]...
13. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “The Crowning of Mary”The work was written in the years 1502-1503 for the altar Oddi. An interesting fact when creating this canvas was the fact that the artist did not independently determine the main components of the image. At the same time, his favorite religious subjects at the early stages of creativity found their admirers. Speaking of the […]...
14. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Madonna di Foligno”Once in Foligno, lightning struck near the house of a rich man, but no one was hurt, nothing was charred and there was not even a fire. In memory of this amazing event, the man – his name was de Copni – ordered an icon of the Mother of God to Rafael, who would help […]...
15. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “The vision of Ezekiel”In the image you can clearly see how much Raphael was influenced by the work of another artist, Michelangelo. The sacred group is depicted in the center of the canvas – four beasts are depicted by four evangelists. In the center is not dressed God the Father. His body is strong, young, he is surrounded […]...
16. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Portrait of a young man”Rafael Santi’s portrait work for obvious reasons has been largely lost, but especially valuable specimens, such as the portrait of a young man, remain under the strict supervision of the world artistic community, as they represent exceptional artistic value. The fundamental difference in his work after meeting with Leonardo da Vinci is felt in most […]...
17. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Portrait of a Cardinal”Raphael is a recognized master of portrait painting. True and genre scenes from him were no less better than portraits. But still his portrait work is amazing. Before us is one of his, perhaps, the best works. This is a portrait of a cardinal. The portrait is not yet an old cleric. Striking face, which […]...
18. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Carrying the Cross”“Carrying the Cross” is one of the most tragic works of Raphael. It conveys not only the moment of their life of Christ, described in religious sources, but also the human emotions that the author so diligently conveyed. The feeling of grief, helplessness, anxiety and compassion is read in the eyes of the Dev in […]...
19. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Descent from the Cross”The painting, filled with drama and reflecting the whole essence of human cruelty, was created in 1507 by Raphael Santi, the great painter of the High Renaissance era. The creation of Santi is the personification of the talent of all the best geniuses of the arts for the entire era of the Italian Renaissance. Religious […]...
20. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Bridgewater Madonna”“Bridgewater Madonna” is part of a series of paintings by Rafael Santi, dedicated to the images of Madonna. The brush of the legendary artist painstakingly painted the images of the Madonna, each time trying to find, “feel” the very ideal, mysterious and unattainable. The pursuit of the perfect image is clearly displayed in the immaculate […]...
21. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Fire in Borgo”The fresco “Fire in Borgo” tells about the events taking place in one of the central districts of Rome. According to legend, a fire broke out near the palace of the Pope, which subsided only after the appearance of Pope Leo IV himself. Appearing on the balcony, the Pope stopped the fire with the sign […]...
22. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Lady with a veil”Rafael Santi is a great Italian artist who discovered the sensual world of love and admiration. He painted the painting “Dame Velata” during his creative maturity, which glorified him to incredible heights. The story of this picture begins with a big love. For a long time the artist could not find a model for a […]...
23. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Saint Cecilia”The amazing time of the Renaissance gave the history of many brilliant sculptors and artists. It is noteworthy that the talented people of that time possessed precisely a versatile gift – a pictorial, sculptural, graphic, and at times, architectural one. More than 5 centuries the genius of Raphael delights with the images of a beautiful […]...
24. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Holy Family”Raphael – one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance. In his works (he always preferred mythological or religious subjects), ancient stories acquired blood and flesh. Always delightfully corporeal and tangible, they represented not the concentrated sanctity of icons, but a kind of reminder that Christ was not only God, but also a man, […]...
25. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Dream of a Knight”Before us is a bizarre allegory. Scientists believe that this is part of the diptych. The painter borrowed a theme from a poem by a famous Roman poet. Before us is the first picture. Rafael portrays a hero who needs to make the right choice. He needs to decide what is more important: pleasure or […]...
26. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Triumph of Galatea”Rafael Santi – is one of the most famous painters of Rome, who became famous throughout the world for painting the Vatican villages. The artist’s eclectic approach to work, as well as his critical mindset attracted citizens, and, therefore, he never sat without work. Not remained indifferent to the work of Raphael and a passionate […]...
27. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “The betrothal of the Virgin Mary”1504 The panel “The Betrothal of the Virgin Mary” ordered specifically for the chapel of St. Joseph. According to scientists, Raphael was inspired by two compositions created by his direct teacher, Perugino. Rafael pointed out directly on the temple depicted in the picture of his own name, as well as the date. That historical moment […]...
28. Description of the painting by Santi Raphael “Saint Catherine of Alexandria”Many Renaissance artists depicted the image of St. Catherine. The famous Italian brush master Raphael, who portrayed the Christian martyr St. Catherine, who leaned on the wheel, was no exception. The canvas was supposedly created in 1507, when Rafael decided to move from Florence to Rome. It should be mentioned that the very bend of […]...
29. Description of the painting by Gilbert Stuart “Portrait of George Washington”Portrait, as a genre of art, known since ancient times. But not every artist knew how to write people, so that the portrait would not only have similar facial features, but would also convey a person’s character, mood, and emotional state. The American artist Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) succeeded in this in full measure. Portrait particularly […]...
30. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “The Holy Family” (Madonna with the beardless Joseph)Raphael is the great Italian painter of the Renaissance, and the “Holy Family” is one of his early, filigree and fine works, which is also called “Madonna with a bezborodym Joseph.” Usually, Joseph was depicted with a beard, thus emphasizing his age. Rafael refused this rule, and in his picture Joseph looks old because of […]...
31. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Beautiful gardener” (Madonna and Child with John the Baptist)Raphael created this picture when he was already recognized as a master. Before the audience appears quite still a young Virgin Mary. Her whole image creates a feeling of calm and peace. Raphael portrays the beautiful Mother of God, her Baby and little John the Baptist. These three figures are becoming an organic addition to […]...
32. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi, the painting “Madonna with a veil”Rafael Santi is the creator of masterpieces, many of which have become invaluable assets of world culture and altar painting. The artist created in his unique style, combining the earthly and divine in immortal inspirational images. At the tomb of the great painter, admired contemporaries wrote words that nature was afraid of being defeated during […]...
33. Description of the painting by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky “St. George Monastery”The popular marine painter Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky is a unique leader of the creators of the marine theme. A large number of paintings by the author, dedicated to the sea, he, like no one understood the full depth of the sea and beauty. The creation of the painting “St. George Monastery” falls on the year […]...
34. Description paintings of George Nyssa “February. Moscow region “In the visual arts, the theme of winter is of great importance. Many artists have seen this time of year in different ways and tried to bring something new into its image. One of these paintings is “February. Moscow suburbs “, written by a remarkable painter George Nyssky. The artist performed his work in oil. […]...
35. Description of the painting by George Nissky “Above the snow”Landscapes of the artist convey a certain generality, breadth and spaciousness. A few blurry details form a thin muslin, through which one has to peer, gradually revealing all new facets of the image. Some posterity is compensated by a rich palette of colors subtly changing under the master’s brush. Impassive frozen nature contrasts with the […]...
36. Description of the painting by Raphael “Self-portrait”The portrait of the painter and architect Raphael was completed by him in 1506, when his author was twenty-three years old. On a neutral olive background, we observe the face of a young man, located half a turn to us. He looks from the picture with a slightly detached, dreamy look. It is evident that […]...
37. Description of the painting by Raphael “Donna Velat”Canvas “Donna Velata” famous painter Rafael Santi wrote during the heyday of his work. At that time he was 32 years old. In his art, he departed from the theme of religion and subjects that have a deep meaning, and began to depict the beauty of everyday life. This portrait is one of the works […]...
38. Description of the painting by Raphael “Sistine Madonna”The picture depicts a woman with a child, but it is not just a woman, it is a maiden holding a blessed child in her arms. Her tender and at the same time sad look as if knows about what ungrateful future awaits her son. The child, on the contrary, is full of life, strength […]...
39. Description of the painting by Nicholas Roerich “Victory”Roerich has a unique, “Bogatyrskaya” series of paintings dedicated to the Second World War. Two paintings from this series are in the Novosibirsk gallery. One of them is called “Victory”. The painting was written in 1942. The war was in full swing, the worst days of the Leningrad blockade were still ahead. But Moscow managed […]...
40. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna Alba”Cloths with images of saints were always in fashion. It enjoyed the same success and many rich citizens of the Middle Ages wanted very much to have in their house a portrait of the Madonna or Christ. But there were also triple portraits. Raphael was the most exquisite painter of the Middle Ages and quite […]...