Monthly Archives: April 2016
The Carrying of Dead Man
Have you ever wanted to be swept off your feet and carried somewhere? Well this is what happened to Jesus, when died. The painting above shows Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, Joseph of Arimathea, and his mother carrying him away to his … Continue reading
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
This is a painting done by Sir Peter Paul Rubens depicting the story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den. As the story goes, Daniel was serving in the courts of the Persian King Darius when he pushed the other members … Continue reading
“Flight to Egypt” (1603-1604)
This is painting is named “Flight to Egypt,” painted by Annibale Carracci. It is an oil on canvas painting. The painting is based on the biblical story from Matthew 2:13-14, so this is Mary, Joseph, and Jesus traveling to Egypt … Continue reading
Louis the Fabulous
This classic Baroque painting has great significance both for art history and history in general. The grand portrait displays the key characteristics of the Baroque era. The opulence of this massive, ornate image, painted in strong primary colors, carries a serious … Continue reading
Another David?
Bernini (1598-1680) was an architect, painter, and sculptor who flourished during the Italian Baroque era–most notably known for his architectural and sculptural additions to Saint Peter’s Cathedral. His David shows many elements of Baroque art, such as realism, dramatic expression, … Continue reading
Conversion of Saint Paul
Caravaggio painted Conversion of Saint Paul for the Cerasi Chapel in the Roman church of Santa Maria del Popolo. The painting illustrates Pharisee Saul in the process of converting to Christianity, and a disciple Paul. Besides the bright spotlight on the … Continue reading
History of Western Art & Music 