Being French by birth, the artist preferred to live in Rome. Among the admirers of Poussin's talent was Cardinal Richelieu.

“My works are known more in heaven than on earth,” said Blake. He believed that art and religion are inseparable.

Bosch's life remains a secret behind seven seals. You can judge him only by his works. But even here questions arise: the fantastic images that populate Bosc...

His life remains a mystery. The main character of his paintings is the constantly moving mass of people.

The Art Gallery magazine covers the life and work of famous artists, from the Renaissance to the present day. Published from 2004 to 2008 once a week. The co...

Jan Van Eyck was a painter at the court of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, where he became famous not only as a major innovative artist, but also as a dip...

“I am an eternal child,” wrote young Schiele with despair. He died at the age of twenty-eight, struck down by the Spanish flu.

His still lifes are reminiscent of the best works of the Dutch masters. Denis Diderot was a fan of the artist's work.

Fate allowed Vasilyeva only twenty-three years of life. He had a cheerful disposition and was loved by his friends.

Velasquez made a brilliant career at the court of the Spanish King Philip IV. His universalism was in the spirit of the times. Administrative work did not pr...

El Greco's work is characterized by spirituality and mystical exaltation. From success and recognition to poverty and oblivion.

His landscapes are filled with admiration for the greatness of the universe.