Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Mystical Christmas”

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1. 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 […]...
2. 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, […]...
3. 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 […]...
4. 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 […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. 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, […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. 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 […]...
12. 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. […]...
13. 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 […]...
14. 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 […]...
15. 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 […]...
16. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “John the Baptist”The Italian master of the Renaissance Sandro Botticelli has repeatedly portrayed in his works of St. John the Baptist. The forerunner of Christ was one of the most popular in the painting of the entire Renaissance, with the popularity being second only to the Holy Virgin Mary. He was usually portrayed in two forms – […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. 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 […]...
19. 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 […]...
20. 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: […]...
21. 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. […]...
22. 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 […]...
23. 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, […]...
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 “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. […]...
27. 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 […]...
28. 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 […]...
29. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Christmas”The icon of Rublev “Christmas” was written on a lime chopped board. At present, it can be said that the paint layer of the work is significantly lost, gaps and highlights are noticeable in many places, and the background gold is almost erased. The icon can be seen holes from the nails, filled with wax. […]...
30. Description of the painting by Salvador Dali “Christmas”The painting by S. Dali “Christmas” was made in a manner of surrealism, which is a favorite for the artist. As is known, Dali sought in his work to rethink the Christian themes of the Nativity, the earthly journey of Jesus Christ, crucifixion and resurrection. His painting “Christmas” is also devoted to the religious theme […]...
31. Description of the painting by Ilya Repin “Christmas”Ilya Repin, the master of the portrait, decided to portray one of the most popular scenes from the New Testament. In this paper, we see the first minutes after the birth of Jesus. In the manger where, according to the Bible, birth took place, Mary, Jesus and Joseph are. In the painting “Christmas of Christ” […]...
32. Description of the painting by Nikolai Pymonenko “Christmas divination”Amazingly beautiful genre picture. Two beautiful peasant girls sat on a bench by the stove and began to guess at the candlelight at Christmastime. And what about without it! Then at Christmastime, this is perhaps the most important thing – to tell fortunes to the contented-dressed! After all, the girls really wanted to get married […]...
33. Description of the painting by Konstantin Makovsky “Christmas divination to the groom”Makovsky – a Russian artist who adhered to the academic style and became famous for his paintings depicting the somewhat idealized Russia of past centuries. Sometimes it belongs to the Wanderers, who opposed his version of the Academy of Arts Academy and who drew inspiration from folk tales and folk life. The participant of the […]...
34. Description of the painting by Filippo Lippi “Madonna with a baby and two angels (Madonna under a veil)”“Madonna with a baby and two angels” – the famous painting by Filippo Lippi. The artist, being a novice, was kindled by a passion for the nun Lucrezia Butti. The girl accepted his courtship, and, refusing to serve God, the couple entered into marriage. Subsequently, they had a son Filippino, he also became a famous […]...
35. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Holiday of Venus”This is where Rubens revealed in all its glory!!! Here is where you can carefully see his firm “Rubens” style of the image of the female body. In almost all of his paintings, women are somehow overweight, slightly plump. But this concerns not only the female body, but all the rest. See what kind of […]...
36. Description of the painting by William Bouguereau “The Birth of Venus”1879; canvas, oil; 300 × 218; Orsay Museum. William Bougreau chose the famous myth about the appearance of the goddess of love and beauty, Venus, which, according to legend, originated from the coast of Cyprus from the sea foam as a plot for his picture. The composition of the scene is quite similar to the […]...
37. Description of Peter Bruegel’s The Fall of the AngelsBruegel created this canvas under the influence of another artist Bosch. In fact, a little parodied it. As you know, Bosch frightened everything – his faces were ugly, the monsters were scary, everything was somehow creepy. Bruegel created exactly the same creepy representation on the canvas. Only here is an old story, more precisely the […]...
38. Description of the painting by Mikalojus Čiurlionis “Rex”A multifacetedly talented person, Čiurlionis tried himself in many kinds of creativity. His literary tests and musical scores became revelations for contemporaries. However, his paintings make a difficult impression. The style of symbolism allows you to hide the meaning in a sense, like a nested doll. And who knows how many of these dolls are […]...
39. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “The appearance of three angels to Abraham in the oak of Mamre”Bryullov Karl Pavlovich in 1821 wrote the painting “The appearance of three angels to Abraham in the oak of Mambre.” The author found a balance point between the creation of a human portrait and an unimaginable landscape. Abraham turned out magnificent, but a little theatrically simulated. It hangs a red canopy with all sorts of […]...
40. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Trinity”More than 600 years ago, Andrei Rublev painted the magnificent Trinity icon. The work was made according to the canons of church art by an artist whose heart was devoted to serving God. Not surprisingly, all the works are filled with religious content. Before us are three figures of angels sitting at the table. The […]...