The Apostle Judas Thaddeus by Hans Baldung Grien
Talk about a bad rep. Poor Judas Thaddeus has had to contend with the shame of being confused with Judas Iscariot, the traitor who sold… Read More »The Apostle Judas Thaddeus by Hans Baldung Grien
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The Christmas Episode
I wasn’t sure I wanted to celebrate Christmas after this dumpster fire of a year. But we’re starting to have some good news, so I’ve… Read More »The Christmas Episode
The Annunciation by Masolino da Panicale
It’s Christmas and that means it’s time to look at another of the Gallery’s gorgeous Annunciation paintings. The elaborate inlay work decorating almost every square… Read More »The Annunciation by Masolino da Panicale
Saint George and the Dragon by Sodoma
Slaying dragons and rescuing damsels–all in a day’s work for St. George of Cappadocia. We get his story from The Golden Legend by Jacobus de… Read More »Saint George and the Dragon by Sodoma
The Conversion of Saint Paul by Jacopo Tintoretto
Meet Saul of Tarsus, who is having a very bad day at work. We’ll find out what (or who) is causing all this commotion and… Read More »The Conversion of Saint Paul by Jacopo Tintoretto
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
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
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