Eva Strautmann’s “Dreierkonstellation” is an eye-catching piece that is made with oil on papier-mâché. The 50 cm x 70 cm piece immediately captures the observer with its subtle crudity. The lines are hard and rough, contributing to the overall tension of the piece, and the almost palpable emotions are captured under a muted color palette …
Red Horse 5 is an oil painting on cardboard measuring 70 cm x 100 cm, created by award-winning German artist Eva Strautmann. Strautmann is known for her unique artistic practice and focus on abstraction and figurative art. Strautmann has exhibited her works nationally in Germany, showcasing her talent and gaining recognition for her unique approach …
Young Man At His Window is an oil on canvas painting by the French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte that was completed in 1875. The painting portrays Caillebotte’s brother, René Caillebotte, standing at a balcony overlooking the street below. The artwork measures 117 by 82 centimeters and combines a sense of depth with strict geometric representation of …
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Francisco De Zurbaran’s 1628 oil on canvas painting of Saint Serapion is a portrayal of the young friar’s martyrdom. The Mercedarian Order commissioned it to hang in the De Profundis hall of their Seville monastery. The painting depicts Saint Serapion dressed in his white robe, with ropes tied to his wrists and his lifeless head …
Francisco de Zurbarán’s 1638 painting, “The Savior Blessing,” is a significant example of his religious artwork. Known for his detailed depictions of monks, nuns, and martyrs, as well as still-lifes, Zurbarán’s personal style was influenced by the realism of Caravaggio and his followers. The painting depicts Saint Francis wearing the brown habit typical of the …
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The artwork “Saint Luke as a Painter Before Christ on the Cross” by Francisco de Zurbarán depicts Saint Luke in his traditional roles as a doctor, artist, and evangelist. The painting shows a devout painter looking at Jesus on the cross with contemplation. Zurbarán’s depiction of the crucifixion with Saint Luke draws heavily on iconography …
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Francisco de Zurbarán, nicknamed the Spanish Caravaggio for his use of chiaroscuro, was a renowned artist known primarily for his religious paintings and still lifes. One of his masterpieces is Still Life with Pottery Jars, painted in circa 1650. The painting features simple compositions and subjects, showcasing Zurbarán’s skill with tenebrism – the dramatic use …
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Francisco De Zurbaran was a Spanish Baroque artist known for his religious paintings. One of his most famous works is a depiction of the Immaculate Conception, created between 1628-1630. This painting portrays the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. The Immaculate Conception is an important doctrine in the Catholic Church …
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Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl is a famous painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. The work portrays a woman, identified as Joanna Hiffernan, standing on a wolf skin in front of a white curtain while holding a white lily. The painting’s color scheme is predominantly white, making it one of the most …
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James McNeill Whistler, a prominent American artist of the 19th century, created several artworks based on Wapping and the Thames. His art combined Realism with elements of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, which influenced many young artists at that time. Whistler’s influences include Velázquez, Rembrandt, and ancient Greek sculptures. Whistler’s Wapping on Thames is an oil painting …
