Blissexplore
logo

Eyes to behold stunning artworks in world-class museums.

From 1628 To 1645

  • Yoel Davis

Yoel Davis

•4 min read
Flemish, Oudenaarde 1605/6–1638 Antwerp / The Met

    Despite his early death, Brouwer's talent and flair for human comedy earned him the esteem of fellow artists, and he had a lasting influence on genre painting.
    In this famous picture, Brouwer himself (center foreground) plays one of his typical revelers, seemingly surprised by the viewer's intrusion on the scene.
    In addition to his comic genius, Brouwer masterfully displays a range of ephemeral effects, ranging from curling smoke to grimaces.

Charity

Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna / The Met

    This allegorical figure of Charity follows a well-established iconographical model of a woman breastfeeding a group of children.
    Reni commanded the highest prices and greatest admiration among his contemporaries for such idealized faces and jewel-like tones.
    This painting may have been commissioned or bought by Prince Karl Eusebius von Liechtenstein (1611 - 1684), who traveled to Italy in 1629 - 30.

"Great Hornbill", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

active ca. 1589–1626 / The Met

    The emperor Jahangir's memoirs record many of the animals he encountered while on his annual peregrinations, and the reasons he wanted studies of them to be painted.

Sign up for more like this.

Enter your emailSubscribe
From 14th Century To 15th Century

From 14th Century To 15th Century

During the 14th and 15th centuries, artists in Europe began to break away from the traditional Gothic style. They began to experiment with new techniques and styles, resulting in a period of great creativity and innovation in the arts. Some of the most famous artworks from this period include the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, and the sculptures of Donatello. Box with Romance Scenes     This coffret illustrated with scenes from Arthurian and other courtly literature of the M
-5 min read
From 1819 To 1826

From 1819 To 1826

The 19th century was a time of great change in the world of art. Artists began to experiment with new styles and media, and the art world was forever changed as a result. Some of the most famous artists of the time include Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso. The Falls of Niagara     The painting is of Niagara Falls from the Canadian side.     The painting is based on a vignette of the falls from a map of North America published by Henry S. Tanner in 1822. Heroic Landscape w
-4 min read
From 1787 To 1800

From 1787 To 1800

The 18th century was a time of great change in the world of art. New styles and genres emerged, and artists began to experiment with new techniques and materials. The art of the 18th century reflected the changing times, and the growing interest in the natural world and the human form. Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby     The Irish actress Elizabeth Farren made her London debut in 1777 and soon became one of the most popular comic performers of the day.  
-5 min read