Classic Art Society

[image] In the process of copying a drawing by Raphael

[image] Humboldt and his fellow scientist Aimé Bonpland at the foot of the Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador (imaginary scene, 1810)

[image] Peter Paul Rubens, Pan Reclining c. 1610. Red and black chalk with red wash and gouache on paper

[image] This painting of the Madonna by Tiepolo (c. 1767) contains iconographic details from the book of Revelation, such as: - The moon under her feet; - The crown of 12 stars; and - The ‘ancient serpent’ (Satan), hoping to devour her child as soon as it was born. I’m also drawn to

[image] Fantastic detail work by Vittore Carpaccio, c. 1510. Wow.

[image] Well, it's not perfect. Among other things, there are problems with scale (Goliath's hand and David's head). But this painting by Orazio Gentileschi (c. 1606) is a good example of the Caravaggisti, painters who were profoundly influenced by the revolutionary, hyper-realistic, and

[image] Gold, tempera, fresco, stained glass, painted arches . . . Throwing in the best of everything for the glory of God at Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy.

[image] In honor of #July4th, some of my favorite American impressionist works. From left to right: The River Epte, Giverny | John Leslie Breck, 1887 AD; April | Childe Hassam, 1920 AD; Summertime | Mary Cassatt, 1894 AD; Fishing for Oysters at Cancale | John S. Sargent, 1878 AD.

[image] Michelangelo’s final painting: The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c. 1550. He painted this rarely-seen fresco when he was about 74 years old. Art scholars believe Michelangelo put himself in the painting . . .(See next 👇)

[image] Do you know the work of Taddeo Gaddi from the 1300s? Sadly, he's overshadowed by the more famous Giotto, but his gorgeous frescos stand the test of time. This is the Tree of Life and the Last Supper in the refectory of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy. 📸Armin Kleiner

[image] The Trinity, carved in stone. Father and Son hold hands, seated on fluffy clouds. By Tomasso da Lugano, c. 1545. Church of San Sebastiano, Venice, Italy.

[image] Sunlight and Shadow | Albert Bierstadt, 1862 AD. YES, he paints more than just landscapes. NO, I didn't know that. YES, guy is a master at everything he does. #fine #art #American #painting

[image] L'Art et la Littérature (Art and Literature). William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1867 AD. A little drop of joy before the day's first (and pointless) MS Teams meeting. #fine #art #literature #painting

[image] In honor of National Dog Day, I present “Portrait of a Man with a Dog,” c. 1586, by Bartolomeo Passarotti. My favorite details are the man’s gentle embrace of the dog, and the dog’s eyes — seeking those of his master, as dogs so often do. 🐶

[image] Isabella and the Pot of Basil | William Holman Hunt, 1867 AD. Spoiler: There is an human head buried in the pot. #fine #art #painting #insanity

[image] Roses and Lilies | Mary Fairchild Low, 1897 AD. As Thomas Hood says in his "I Remember, I Remember" poem: "I remember, I remember, the roses, red and white... The vi'lets, and the lily-cups, those flowers made of light!". #fine #art #painting #childhood