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
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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
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
07 Judith Leyster Self-Portrait
This warm and welcoming self-portrait by Dutch master Judith Leyster is a gallery favorite. Join me while I talk about how this remarkable woman accomplished… Read More »07 Judith Leyster Self-Portrait
05 Blue Morning – Bellows
Today, I’ll be looking at “Blue Morning” by George Bellows. Bellows lived and worked in New York at the turn of the 20th century and… Read More »05 Blue Morning – Bellows
04 The Annunciation – Van Eyck
In this belated holiday episode, I’ll be looking at another favorite of mine, “The Annunciation,” by Jan Van Eyck. This complicated and fascinating painting illustrates… Read More »04 The Annunciation – Van Eyck