Category Archives: Renaissance

Lady with an Ermine

Posted on December 13, 2012 by artisoo

This exquisite portrait painting depicts the noble and calm Cecilia Gallerani who is the mistress of Ludovico Sforza，the Duke of Milan. Later, this work is applied the color by an anonymous person, making this intimate atmosphere more intense. In any … Continue reading →

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Appreciation to The Last Supper

Posted on December 13, 2012 by artisoo

During the celebration of the Passover Eve, Jesus and his twelve disciples sat at the table to enjoy the Passover dinner. There were thirteen people at the table and it was their last meal together. In the table, suddenly Jesus … Continue reading →

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Virgin and Child with St Anne

Posted on December 10, 2012 by artisoo

Virgin and Child with St Anne made by Leonardo da Vinci depicts the Virgin Mary who seated on the knees of her mother St Anne holding the child Jesus. Since the birth of this painting, it has been popular among … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Anghiari

Posted on December 6, 2012 by artisoo

The Battle of Anghiari is a lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which sometimes referred to as "The Lost Leonardo", which some commentators believe to be still hidden beneath one of the later frescoes in the Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall … Continue reading →

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Three Graces

Posted on November 28, 2012 by artisoo

Three graces is a popular theme in sculpture during classical times. Since the Renaissance, sculptors and painters have created numerous excellent works of three graces following the ancient composition. However, the most prominent one is Raphael's Three Graces. Affected by … Continue reading →

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Can You See Four Kinds of Animals in Mona Lisa?

Posted on November 22, 2012 by artisoo

A painter in the United States cracked the secrets in Mona Lisa which had been hidden for 500 years. In the background of Mona Liza's head, there were three animals wandering, respectively lion, monkey, and buffalo. He also found there … Continue reading →

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