The Mona Lisa painting is one of the world’s most famous and important pieces of artwork; it continues to captivate audiences with her enigmatic smile and captivating gaze. But who is the woman behind this iconic masterpiece? Many believe that the Mona Lisa is the portrait of Madam Lisa Giocondo. While the woman’s true identity […]
Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the greatest artists and inventors ever. He is one of my all-time favorite artists. Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings have fascinated generations, capturing beauty and awe in every medium he explored. Leonardo’s drawings capture something special about the artistic world that still captivates us today, from anatomy sketches to […]
Someone recently asked me if I knew if Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci were lovers. For centuries it is something that has been speculated about. No concrete evidence supports the speculation that Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci had a personal sexual relationship. Evidence suggests they did not like each other and had animosity toward each […]
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of history’s most celebrated and recognizable works of art. Leonardo’s masterpiece has captivated audiences for centuries with incredible detail, vivid colors, and intriguing symbolism. Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper painting is located in Milan, Italy. Even though the painting was so badly damaged, it has been […]
Anyone who studies art will soon learn that one of the most important eras of art was the Renaissance era. This era continues to play an essential role in art today. The Renaissance era of art was a time when there was a rebirth in art, culture, and knowledge. The Renaissance is essential because many […]
Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso are two of the most famous painters globally. They are both considered to be very influential artists. Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso lived in entirely different times; their artwork is also very different. Both are considered artistic geniuses who influenced art movements and were essential artists during the […]
The Renaissance period art is considered one of the most essential art periods. Renaissance Art was known to be a time of “rebirth.” Early Renaissance and High Renaissance are both periods of the art of the Renaissance era. The entire Renaissance era shared a lot of the same characteristics. The High Renaissance was dominated by […]
Most of the paintings that we see and know of Leonardo da Vinci are usually of an older man with a long white beard. We do not know if there was a painting of Leonardo da Vinci when he was young. There is a painting by Giovanni Cariani (c. 1490-1547) at the National Gallery of Art, […]
We do not know much about Leonardo da Vinci’s personal life. He left us thousands of writings but not much about his personal life or beliefs. Leonardo did not tell us what his belief in God was, but there is evidence that is left that suggests that he held fast to many Christian ideals and […]
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are considered some of the most influential artists to have ever lived. They were all Italian artists who flourished during the Renaissance. Records show that Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael would have known each other. But not all their relationships were easy; some of their relationships were filled […]