Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “John the Baptist”

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1. Description of the painting by Leonardo da Vinci “John the Baptist”“John the Baptist” is a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, an Italian Renaissance artist. This oil painting refers to the later period of the artist’s work and testifies not only to the creative decline of Da Vinci, but also to the end of the Renaissance era itself. This is clearly seen from the character of […]...
2. Description of the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto “The birth of John the Baptist”Tintoretto (real name Jacopo Robusti) was born in Venice, in the family of the dyer. Actually, his nickname means “little dyer.” Throughout his life, the artist remained faithful to the artisans’ environment, from which he emerged, living a rather modest life. At first, the boy studied with Titian, and so quickly began to make progress […]...
3. Description of the painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio “John the Baptist” (A young man with a ram)Caravaggio – Italian Renaissance artist, one of the greatest masters of Baroque. Like most fans of this style preferred the abundance of details asceticism, and the brightness and richness of colors of pallor. Of all the themes, the most loved were mythical and religious motifs. His “John the Baptist” is a picture, which is also […]...
4. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “The Temptation of Christ”The Temptation of Christ or in another The Temptation of Christ (Tentazione di Cristo in Italian) is a fresco made by the great Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. The size of the painting is 345.5 by 555 cm. It was written between 1481 and 1482 and decorated the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican. In 1481, […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “The Birth of Venus”This picture is in the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence. The painting was painted around 1484 in oil on canvas. The famous painting of the painter from Florence Sandro Botticelli “The Birth of Venus” is a masterpiece of the Renaissance. An open space, the sea and the sky appear before the audience, the artist depicted the […]...
7. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Mystical Christmas”The theme of the Nativity of Christ was constantly dominated by different artists at different times. But each of them had a completely different vision of this event. So Botticelli, it is very peculiar. It seems to be all the same, everything is familiar to us, but the artist uses a bit of another – […]...
8. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Angel”The painting is currently in the Museum of Art in El Paso (USA). By genre, it certainly needs to be attributed to religious painting, it was written in tempera. As for the direction of fine art, the work belongs to the Early Renaissance. We see an angel depicted in the picture, raising his hands to […]...
9. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Portrait of a young woman”In the years of his life, Sandro Botticelli was a famous artist who was often approached with orders from portraits. One of those who wanted to order a portrait was Simonetta, one of the most beautiful women of the Renaissance. “Portrait of a young woman” 1476-1480 is considered one of the best portraits of the […]...
10. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna and Child with Five Angels”The image of Madonn passes a wide line through the entire career of Sandro Botticelli. There are about 15 paintings, where Madonna is present. “Madonna with a baby and with five angels” refers to the early works of the master and was written in 1470. Botticelli’s creative independence during this period was not yet strong, […]...
11. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Flora”“Flora” is a fragment of the famous canvas called “Spring”, which was created by Botticelli in 1482. The source of inspiration for the painter was the works of Roman literature – the poems of Titus Lucretia and Ovid. According to the artist, the picture depicts a glade. On the right, it houses the god of […]...
12. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Annunciation”Botticelli created a grandiose picture that simply impresses. He depicts the dramatic scene of the Annunciation. On the floor there are strict rectangles, the division of the walls is also verified. The Archangel just flew to Mary. We sense a movement that is not stopped. He knelt down. Madonna and the Archangel fly towards each […]...
13. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna and Child with Angels”Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi was born in Florence in the family of a tanner. His older brother Giovanni, an incredibly fat boy, was teased by Keg (Botticelli), and the nickname stuck to both brothers – some illiterate neighbors considered this ridiculous nickname as a real last name. As he got older, Alessandro did […]...
14. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Hell”One of the most famous works of Alessandro Botticelli was written by the author at the peak of fame in 1480. The picture has a more complete name, namely “The Abyss of Hell” and is one of the illustrations of Dante’s The Divine Comedy. The history of writing a picture is quite interesting and remarkable. […]...
15. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Portrait of Dante”In the works of the Italian artist of the period of the 80s of the 15th century, there is a clear interest in the figure of Dante. Appeal to the incarnation of the famous poet, author of the immortal “Divine Comedy.” the painter seeks to reconsider his views after the Pope’s fun and slightly dissolute […]...
16. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna with a book”The Madonna and the Book is one of the most famous works of Sandro Botticelli, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael Santi, who remained on a par with the centuries. Throughout his creative career, Botticelli created various images of the Madonnas. The paintings were attended by people and angels, a different background and […]...
17. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Venus and Mars”“Venus and Mars” is a painting by Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli, written in 1483, the main theme of which is called the victory of Love. The plot of the picture is as follows: on a meadow or clearing in front of a quiet grove of myrtle, two gods lay in calm poses opposite each other: […]...
18. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Saint Sebastian”Sandro Botticelli – a famous Italian Renaissance painter, who devoted his work mainly to the creation of spiritual and religious paintings. The painting “Saint Sebastian”, supposedly created in 1473, is one of the best works of art created by the artist’s brush. It was first seen in 1474, the canvas was exhibited in the church […]...
19. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Return of Judith”The great Italian artist of the Renaissance – Sandro Botticelli is the author of many of the greatest works that became the heritage of world culture, among which can be noted the canvas entitled “The Return of Judith” written between 1472 and 1473. Judith is a biblical character, a widowed girl who, according to legend, […]...
20. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Slander”If you listen to the statements of George Vasari, then the culprit of the picture, written by Sandro Botticelli, was his friend Antonio Senya, who advised to recreate the lost images. The plot of the work was the lost work of the Greek artist Appeles. This work can not be hung just on the wall. […]...
21. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Adoration of the Magi”The plots of biblical writings always had a hidden meaning and secret character. Therefore, in the Renaissance they were interested in many artists, among whom there are several popular names – Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, etc. They began to compose compositions from the most famous events described in the Bible. But in this picture, the […]...
22. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Self-portrait”Botticelli is rightfully one of the most prominent representatives of the Renaissance. The original style of the master, was received from his teacher, which is largely determined solely in color, his own type of face and attention to detail. On the example of “Self-portrait”, it is clearly seen how the formation of a personal style […]...
23. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Pallas and the centaur”The artist painted the famous pictorial canvas by Sandro Botticelli “Pallada and Centaur” by order of Lorenzo Medici. The fundamental idea of the painter is the idea of the philosopher Ficino that human nature is dual and unites the animal, which is connected with the existence of the body, and the human mind, which seeks […]...
24. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Portrait of Giuliano Medici”The great Italian artist of the Renaissance perpetuated the Prince of Youth in many of his paintings, which were striking in their beauty. Giuliano Medici attracted the attention of many artists, poets, who mentioned him in his works as a noble knight, popular with the population. In the painting by Botticelli, Giuliano appears as a […]...
25. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Portrait of a young man”The painting “Portrait of a Young Man” was made by Sandro Botticelli with tempera and oil paints on a tree approximately in 1483. Genre – portrait. The full-face portrait depicts a young youth with a pleasant, dreamy face, large, expressive brown eyes. Direct and open look attracts attention. There is not a shadow of doubt, […]...
26. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna Magnificat”Artist Sandro Botticelli – one of the most prominent representatives of the Renaissance. The name comes from the initial words of the prayer of Our Lady, written in an open book, which she obscures with her hand. The baby Jesus sitting on her lap, with her left hand he squeezes a pomegranate apple, symbolizing eternal […]...
27. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Lamentation of Christ. PietaVenetian painting has always been a religious orientation. Sandro Botticelli is one of those artists who realistically showed the world of God and his creations. In the paintings of the master significantly changed the Early Renaissance to the High period. Oil paints are actively used, making the paintings more saturated. Soft color gives the outlines […]...
28. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Mystical Christmas” (option 2)This work of art is the most important work of the author, made in the last period by Botticelli. The painting “Mystical Christmas” is surrounded by several secrets, one of which lies in the dating and signature of the picture by the author, because this is the only picture signed by him. At the same […]...
29. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Madonna with a Pomegranate”Botticelli created the painting “Madonna with Pomegranate” in the 15th century in the Renaissance style, which was placed in the auditorium of the Palazzo Vecchio. The picture is drawn in a designated circle, in which the angels are located, they surround the Madonna, holding the baby in her arms, the folds of the cloak are […]...
30. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Simonetta Vespucci”Sandro Botticelli is a great Renaissance artist who wrote dozens of beautiful paintings, among which were many portraits, but none of them are as beautiful as the portrait of Simonetta Vespucci of the first beautiful woman in Italy, who had just an extreme number of admirers, among whom were the richest and most influential people. […]...
31. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Abandoned”A very old painting by the Italian artist Sandro Botticeli “Abandoned” is the fruit of the last days of his work. The joy expressed in the work “Spring”, which personified all the possible positive emotions of a person. The sorrow that Sandro displayed in “Abandoned”. One can only guess what a difficult path the author […]...
32. Description of the painting by Matias Grünewald “The isgenheim altar”Matthias Grunewald, a German by birth, the last representative of the northern Gothic in painting, who created several masterpieces in his short life (perhaps there were many more paintings, but very few of them have survived to this day), Igenheim Altar was considered to be his main work. The work was ordered by monks from […]...
33. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Spring”In the painting “Spring” three directions inseparable from each other have found their place. These are the directions in the style of which science, philosophy and art developed. Courtly, pompous style, often in this style at that time beloveds were depicted. Antique style in the picture are motifs from the myths of ancient Greece, as […]...
34. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna in the tent”The famous Italian artist Raphael created his painting “Madonna in the tent with the Child and little John the Baptist” in Rome in 1514. It was already a mature period in the works of titan of the Renaissance, when he mainly worked on frescoes. The canvas of Raphael received such a name because of the […]...
35. Description of the painting by John Millet “Isabella”John Everett Millet decided to write his story of Isabella after joining the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Society fought against copying academic style, against copying classic patterns. The story of John Keats tells us about the relationship between poor Lorenzo and Isabella. Keats inspired Boccaccio’s Decameron. According to the story, the girl was in love with a […]...
36. Description of the painting by Albrecht Durer “The Adoration of the Holy Trinity” (1511g.)One of the most solemn works of Durer is “The Adoration of the Holy Trinity”. In 1511, the painting was ordered by the artist merchant and owner of the copper workshop Matthias Landauer. The artist’s work was intended for the altar of the chapel in the poorhouse for 12 lone artisans, which was built by […]...
37. Description of the painting by John Constable “Cathedral in Salisbury”John Constable is one of the most talented English landscape artists, who incomparably conveyed the beauty of English landscapes, fresh air and the unlimited energy of nature. Constable did not paint his paintings according to academic rules, he tried to create a landscape as close to reality as possible. The specific writing style of the […]...
38. Description of the painting by Ivan Kramsky “Herodias”The picture is created on a religious plot. Herod’s daughter, Herodias, wished that the head of John the Baptist be brought to her on a platter. Her wish was fulfilled. The fact is that John condemned the marriage of Herodias to her uncle. A woman has long wanted to take revenge on him for this. […]...
39. 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 […]...
40. Description of the painting by Ilya Repin “Arrival of the kings John and Peter Alekseevich to the Semenovsky fun yard, accompanied by a retinue”This picture was painted by the great Russian artist in 1900, but the work tells about the years when kings Ivan and Peter Alekseevich Romanovs lived. The painting “The Arrival of the Tsars John and Peter Alekseevich to the Semenovsky Fun Yard accompanied by a retinue” depicts a real event. In the 17th century, Alexei […]...