Saint Catherine of Alexandria Stories behind the Works of Art We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Who is the model in Saint Catherine by Caravaggio? Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1598/99). Caravaggio. One virtue of Caravaggio’s was the power Read more
Dutch Golden Age Artistic Movements, Periods and Styles in 5 Points We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Dutch Golden Age (Dutch Baroque) In the 17th century, the Netherlands (there were 7 provinces, and the most important was Holland, they Read more
Timelines We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Artistic Movements I: from Classical Antiquity to Rococo Determining with precision the beginning or end of artistic movements and currents is not usually easy. They usually do not follow one another exactly; Read more
Artemisia Wonderful Female Painters We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1654) Image: Judith Slaying Holofernes (1613) Artemisia is one of the few women who managed to impose themselves and obtain their deserved place in the history of Read more
Elements We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Characteristic Elements of Baroque Painting 17th century Drama. As if something is about to burst. Exaggeration, stridency. In opposition to harmony, simplicity and calmness of the Renaissance. Theatricality. Exaggerated poses. Strong Read more
Vermeer’s favorite colors Six paintings. One concept We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Vermeer achieves a serene, intimate, delicate atmosphere in his works, and this is mainly due to the attitude of the characters and the virtuosity of the Read more
Caravaggio and Tenebrism Six paintings. One concept We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Caravaggio imposed the use of contrast of lights and shadows (chiaroscuro) used aggressively and dramatically, highlighting the harsh realism of his characters and the dramatic tension Read more
Diego Velázquez In the Mind of Great Artists We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? “I would rather be the first painter of common things, than second in higher art.” Diego Velázquez We are not certain Velázquez said this phrase, Read more
Johannes Vermeer Fundamental Paintings to Understand the History of Painting We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? The Lacemaker (1669). Johannes Vermeer Oil on canvas. 23.9 cm x 20.5 cm Musée du Louvre. Paris, France Vermeer is one of the most admired Read more
Velázquez Fundamental Paintings to Understand the History of Painting We could make this publication thanks to small donations. How is 3 minutos de arte supported? Innocent X (1650). Velázquez. Oil on canvas. 140 cm x 120 cm Doria Pamphili Gallery. Rome, Italy. The portrait of Innocent X painted by Read more