Brouwer became the father of the “tavern genre” in Flemish painting. He died very young - either from the plague, or from a dissolute life and drunkenness.

Bronzino was not only a magnificent painter, but also a poet. His works in many ways anticipated the Baroque style.

He likened his life to “a candle that was burned at both ends.” His contemporaries called him “The Great Charles.”

The artist was patronized by the king's mistress, the all-powerful Madame Pompadour. Denis Diderot said that Boucher “possesses everything except conscience ...

Daubigny began his artistic life by painting boxes, helping his father feed his family. In his mature years, the master was very sympathetic to the quest of ...

Fusli was born in Zurich, but spent a significant part of his life in London. The artist became famous for his works based on the works of Shakespeare and Mi...

Hokusai said about himself that he was “born at fifty,” meaning that only from that age did he begin to create something significant. He had a serious influe...

Young Mashkov began by drawing “posters” for stores. Alexandre Benois called him “an example of living creative force.”

Perugino studied in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio along with Leonardo da Vinci. He was one of those who painted the Sistine Chapel.

Serebryakova was destined to become an artist. Born Lanceray, she moved in circles close to art from childhood. She spent more than half her life in exile.

Zorn was born in a Swedish village and, having become a famous painter, returned there again. He knew many Russian artists.

The artist became famous as the greatest master of religious painting and portraiture. In all his works there is a clear note of spiritual tension.