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1. 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 […]...
2. 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 […]...
3. 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” […]...
4. 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 […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. 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 […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. 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 […]...
12. 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 […]...
13. 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 […]...
14. Description of the painting by Jean-Auguste Ingres “Raphael and Fornarin”Year of creation – 1841. Materials – oil on canvas, size – 64.77 by 53.34 cm. Stored in Harvard University Art Museum, Cambridge, USA. The canvas was written in the period of life of Ingres in Rome, when his style was already fully formed. The double portrait depicts another famous painter from the Renaissance, Rafael […]...
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 “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 […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. 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 […]...
19. Description of the painting by Niko Pirosmani “Margarita”Niko Pirosmani died in poverty, but left behind a lot of paintings, which today are in museums. His most valuable work is the painting Margarita, which he painted in 1909 and presented to his beloved. In the picture, the author showed a special world of harmony and mutual understanding, which he lacked so much in […]...
20. 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 […]...
21. 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 […]...
22. Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “MeninThe painting is a famous work of the artist Diego Velázquez. Some will recognize this reproduction under the name “The Family of Philip IV.” At the moment, “Menin” can be seen in the Prado Museum, which is located in Madrid. The painting depicts a studio owned by Velasquez. It was located in the palace of […]...
23. 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 […]...
24. 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 […]...
25. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “St. George, defeating the dragon”St. George in the picture of Raphael does not look like the way we used to see and represent him. We rely on the Orthodox icon-painting traditions, and therefore we have already formed a certain image. However, at Raphael we see a knight clad in armor. He seems invulnerable, but the face of the saint […]...
26. 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 […]...
27. Description of the painting by Salvador Dali “Velasquez writing portrait of the Infanta Margarita”The famous work of Salvador Dali “Velasquez, writing a portrait of Infanta Margarita in the rays and shadow of his own glory” became famous throughout the world. The work was written in 1958 small on canvas and is of incredible historical value. The picture is truly great and unusual. Dali works in such a way […]...
28. 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 […]...
29. 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 […]...
30. 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, […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. 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 […]...
33. 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 […]...
34. Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “Margarita”Vrubel is a mysterious artist, primarily because he has always been beyond the limits of reason. His mind could not stand the overload and began to act differently. And that is why, through the fog of consciousness, the artist had extraordinary beautiful images. He often painted Demons, referring to the poetry of Lermontov and Pushkin. […]...
35. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Loggia Psyche”The great Italian artist Rafael Santi early became an orphan, but the first experience as a painter acquired in the workshop of his father, who painted at the court of the Duke of Urbinsky. Later in his work, Rafael focused primarily on the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The vast majority of his […]...
36. Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “Faust”Vrubel is a Russian artist who wrote in almost all the techniques and genres, who searched his tirelessly and with vigorous energy, preferring the mythical and literary plot. Triptych “Faust” was ordered to him by a rich merchant who wanted to have his own picture. With enthusiasm, the master set to work, and created a […]...
37. Description of the painting by Francesco Parmigianino “Anthea”The famous portrait of a young beauty, who bears the name “Anthea” for many centuries, does not give an answer to the most important question: what kind of girl is depicted in the painting of a famous artist. According to one version, Francesco Parmigianino was in love with the famous courtesan Antea, whom he met […]...
38. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna Granduk”“Madonna Grandka” – one of the most famous canvases by Italian artist Raphael Santi. The plot of the picture is quite traditional – the image of the Virgin Mary with the baby in her arms. A number of art historians suggest that the canvas was created by Raphael in 1504-1505, shortly after he moved to […]...
39. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Madonna in the green”In the defining years of creative development, Rafael Santi is located in the city of Florence. Since 1504, the artist absorbs the skill of Michelangelo and his talented colleagues Leonardo da Vinci who worked here. Prior to this, young Raphael mastered the traditions of just the beginning of the Renaissance. Now he learned a lot […]...
40. Description paintings Constantine Trutovsky “laying”Trutovsky Konstantin Aleksandrovich famous Russian painter and graphic artist. This work is made in a simple folk style, which the artist often liked to use. The author uses a simple arrangement of figures close up against the background of the landscape. The artist depicted on the canvas simple working peasants. Images of people are made […]...