The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giorgione
The Gallery calls Giorgione “one of the most mysterious artists in the history of art.” We’ll talk about his innovative landscape style and where he… Read More »The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giorgione
Episodes
The Skater (Portrait of William Grant) by Gilbert Stuart
This full-length portrait of Scottish lawyer William Grant was Stuart’s first but already he was innovating. We’ll find out how a cold day in the… Read More »The Skater (Portrait of William Grant) by Gilbert Stuart
Place du Carrousel by Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro was an Impressionist painter who created this sun-drenched view of a famous park in 1900. We’ll find out where this lovely scene takes… Read More »Place du Carrousel by Camille Pissarro
Daniel in the Lions’ Den by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
So who’s this big naked guy sitting around with a bunch of lions? Meet Daniel, a favorite counselor to the Persian king Darius. Daniel has… Read More »Daniel in the Lions’ Den by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Ghost by Rachel Whiteread
Ghost, the ambitious sculpture by Rachel Whiteread tells a story of family, memory, impending loss and survival. We’ll find out the mind-blowing idea behind it,… Read More »Ghost by Rachel Whiteread
The Nativity of the Virgin – Andrea di Bartolo
Just like the Annunciation I talked about a while ago, there’s a lot going on in this scene portraying the birth of the Virgin Mary.… Read More »The Nativity of the Virgin – Andrea di Bartolo
Nonchaloir (Repose) – John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent was famous for his high society portraits set in elegant rooms like this. Find out why he gave up what he called… Read More »Nonchaloir (Repose) – John Singer Sargent
River Landscape with Cows – Aelbert Cuyp
This evening scene celebrates the peace and prosperity the Dutch were finally enjoying after 80 years of war with Spain. But don’t be fooled by… Read More »River Landscape with Cows – Aelbert Cuyp
The Return of the Prodigal Son – Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
This enormous, dramatic painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo focuses on the emotional homecoming in the Biblical story of “The Prodigal Son” in which youth and… Read More »The Return of the Prodigal Son – Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci
Welcome back for Season 2! I’m starting off with one of the Gallery’s greatest hits, the portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci.… Read More »Portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci