Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Assunta” (Ascension of the Virgin Mary)

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8. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Gypsy Madonna”The painting “Gypsy Madonna” depicts the Virgin Mary with Jesus. The work received such a name, since the girl does not look like a European – she has dark skin and dark brown eyes. Also visible tar-black hair, knocked out from under the white cape. A woman is dressed in simple cut clothes, but it […]...
9. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Beauty”Among the master’s works, portraits occupy a special place. In the early period, when the artist only observed the beauty of the earth and people, learned to see the beauty of the external and internal, a whole series of female portraits appeared. For each portrait lay an imprint of the high Renaissance style, where each […]...
10. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “The position in the coffin”The painting “The Tomb” was written by Titian in 1559. The size of the canvas is 148 by 205 cm, canvas and oil served as materials for writing the work. At the time of writing, Titian had a great interest in complex, dramatic topics, which was largely due to the events taking place at that […]...
11. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Saint Sebastian”At the time of the early Middle Ages, the legend of Sebastian, born in the Roman city of Narbonne, was spread among the population. This young man who went to Rome after studying in Milan became known to Diocletian, the ruler of the empire. He appointed him the commander of one of the cohorts of […]...
12. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Feast of Venus”Mythological and biblical scenes occupied a significant place in the artist’s work. However, a deep insight into the questions of psychology made it possible to create surprisingly lively, realistic images. The Feast of Venus is one of three paintings that were conceived as a cycle, commissioned by the Duke Alfonso d’Este. The canvases were intended […]...
13. Description of the painting by Vecellio Titian “Bacchanalia”Titian lived and worked at a time when any manifestation of the human in man was considered a passion, something worthy of only censure. The ascetic way of life was built on a pedestal of holiness – give up everything, drink water and eat dry bread, do not look at beautiful women, pray, repent, and […]...
14. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Dinarius Caesar”Titian created his grand canvas specifically for Ferrara Alfons dʻEste. The customer himself suggested the plot of this creation. At this time there was a struggle with the popes, and for her the slogan that Caesar needed to pay what was due to him was chosen. Titian was agitated by the philosophical depth of this […]...
15. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Venera Urbinskaya”The famous Venetian painter Titian Vecellio always admired the world and appreciated its beauty. In a special manner, the master of the brush stirred the antiquity. The ancient characters of the artist seemed alive, so he boldly moved the mythological heroes in his era. So, his famous canvas “Venus” is identified with the goddess Venus. […]...
16. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Punishment of Marcia”Titian Vecellio – the famous Italian artist who worked during the Renaissance. He is famous not only as a painter, but also as a talented sculptor. A follower of Giovanni Bellini created in the traditional style of the time – drawing from nature. Only with the advent of Giorgione appears his unique author’s style. The […]...
17. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “The Abduction of Europe”Titian in addition to writing portraits and images of biblical scenes, often turned in search of inspiration for creating new beautiful paintings to ancient mythology. The story of the abduction of Europe attracted the attention of the artist the opportunity to express in dynamics the range of strong emotions of the characters. He created the […]...
18. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Carrying the Cross”His painting “Carrying the Cross” the great artist Vecellio Titian, who lived in the Renaissance Era, created around 1565. He was a supporter of the theme of martyrdom and the new aesthetic direction of Baroque, which is clearly visible in this picture. Since 1850, his work, brought from the collection of Barbarigo, is protected by […]...
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24. Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “The Crowning of Mary”The canvas was created by the artist in 1645. By this time, Velázquez was already quite famous. He could paint in different styles: genre painting, religion, history, myths. Velazquez had a special handwriting, which was inherent only in his hand. The painting depicts the coronation of the Virgin Mary Holy Trinity. A great event takes […]...
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31. Description of the painting by Caravaggio “The Penitent Mary Magdalene”According to historical information, by 1597, one of Caravaggio’s deeply religious paintings, entitled “Penitent Mary Magdalene”, was completed. Numerous biblical scenes particularly touched the soul of the baroque sculptors. Italian painter Caravaggio created most of the masterpieces in Rome – then the center of the arts of all Europe. It was written in this city […]...
32. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene”In 1835, the Russian artist A. A. Ivanov was in Italy, where he was sent at the expense of the artistic community. This organization was waiting for the grand canvass promised from Ivanov. But the artist by that time was not yet ripe for his writing. Therefore, having become closely acquainted with the works of […]...
33. Description of the painting by Albrecht Durer “Mary with the Child”In a series of his extraordinary portraits made during the decade (from 1510 to 1520), Dürer managed to bring together all the best qualities of a person. For many years he painted and studied human personalities in order to learn how to convey them as accurately as possible in his works. After a long search […]...
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35. Description of the painting by Dzhampetrino “Penitent Mary Magdalene”Late Dzhampetrino with aesthetic and heartfelt note embodies the whole of his inner world in “Penitent Mary Magdalene.” This canvas was written in a plot that was very typical of the era of the Counter-Reformation. On the other hand, the artist, in fact, again and again confirms the presence of pagan and humanistic foundation in […]...
36. Description of the painting by Vincent van Gogh “Sea in Saint-Mary”Vah Gog often wrote the sea. He was attracted by the beauty of the waves, which he could portray gracefully and impetuously, in the best traditions of impressionism. The picturesque landscape of the famous author consists of several layers of blue foaming waves, a turbulent flow of water and the power of the sea element. […]...
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38. Description of the painting by Tatiana Nazarenko “Church of the Ascension on the street Nezhdanova”The artist creates a series of bright paintings, among which this magnificent canvas stands out. We see one of the temples of Moscow. It was built in honor of the Ascension of Christ. This church is unusual. It is located in the place where three roads intersect at once. Nazarenko looks at the building to […]...
39. Description of the painting by Viktor Vasnetsov “The Virgin and Child”Victor Vasnetsov, known to most of the fairy-tale paintings, worked very hard on painting various temples. Until now, anyone can admire his work in the Church of the Savior on Blood (St. Petersburg), Vladimir Cathedral (Kiev), the Church of the Savior (Abramtzevo) and many others, located both in our country and abroad. A special place […]...
40. Description of the painting by Titian “Behold the man”Dated 1543 year, materials – oil on canvas, size – 242 by 361 cm. Stored in the Art-Historical Museum, Vienna, Austria. The artist is the most prominent representative of the Venetian school, his fame from the Renaissance to the present day is compared with Raphael or Michelangelo. Among his favorite scenes were biblical and mythical […]...