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1434
The Arnolfini Portrait
Traveling back to the Northern Renaissance, we encounter Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait” (1434). This artwork is not just a simple wedding portrait; it’s a symphony of symbolism. -
1506
Mona Lisa
the Mona Lisa. Crafted by the genius Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506, this painting is shrouded in mystery and has sparked countless debates and conspiracy theories. Some believe that da Vinci used his own face as a model for Mona Lisa’s enigmatic expression. -
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” is a testament to the Dutch master’s ability to capture light and emotion. Painted around 1665, the subject’s beguiling gaze and the play of light on the pearl have captivated art enthusiasts for centuries. -
Napoleon Crossing the Alps
Jacques-Louis David’s “Napoleon Crossing the Alps” (1801) is a grandiose depiction of the French leader on horseback. But here’s an interesting fact: the crossing of the Alps was more of a strategic move than a daring adventure. Napoleon actually crossed the Alps on a mule, not a majestic steed. -
Whistler’s Mother
James McNeill Whistler’s “Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1,” more commonly known as “Whistler’s Mother” (1871), is a serene depiction of maternal love. -
Sunset at Montmajour
When Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum unveiled the work in 2013, its director said: “This is a great painting from what many see as the high point of his artistic achievement, his period in Arles, in southern France,” the Associated Press reported. “In the same period, he painted works such as Sunflowers, The Yellow House, and The Bedroom.” -
The Scream
Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” (1893) is not your average portrait. This iconic artwork is an expressionist masterpiece that captures the raw emotion of existential dread. -
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer
Gustav Klimt’s golden touch is evident in the mesmerizing “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I” (1907). Adorned with gold leaf and intricate patterns, Klimt’s masterpiece is a celebration of art nouveau. -
Portrait of a Lady
Klimt had painted over the portrait when the girl died suddenly, to forget the pain of her death -
American Gothic
Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” (1930) is the embodiment of Midwestern stoicism. Featuring a stern-faced farmer and his daughter, this portrait has been the subject of countless parodies and adaptations. -
Guernica
No artwork has become as important a symbol of anti-war movements as this heartbreaking painting by Pablo Picasso. The work depicts the overnight bombing of the Spanish city of Guernica in 1937 -
Portrait of Dora Maar
Pablo Picasso, the maestro of cubism, brings us “Portrait of Dora Maar” (1937). Maar, a photographer and Picasso’s lover, is depicted in a fragmented and distorted style characteristic of cubist art. Picasso once said, “Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” Now that’s a mind-bending truth bomb!