Little Dancer Aged Fourteen by Edgar Degas
Tired or determined? This is Marie van Goethem, a young ballet student at the Paris Opera. We’ll find out where she came from and the… Read More »Little Dancer Aged Fourteen by Edgar Degas
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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
A Pastoral Visit by Richard Norris Brooke
In the late 1800s, it was common for families to have their pastor over for Sunday dinner. That’s what Richard Norris Brooke is depicting here.… Read More »A Pastoral Visit by Richard Norris Brooke
Wivenhoe Park, Essex by John Constable
John Constable painted this bucolic landscape for Major General Francis Slater–Rebow but it’s not what it appears to be! We’ll talk about the headaches caused… Read More »Wivenhoe Park, Essex by John Constable
Cape Cod Evening by Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper was famous for his ambiguous paintings and Cape Cod Evening is no exception. We’ll find out the possible pop culture influence for the… Read More »Cape Cod Evening by Edward Hopper
Portrait of Madame du Barry by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
In a complete 180 from the spiritual contemplation of our last episode, today we’re looking at the portrait of Jeanne Bécu, who became Madame du… Read More »Portrait of Madame du Barry by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer
Welcome back for Season 3! We’re starting with this gorgeous, mysterious painting by Vermeer. We’ll discover the layers of meaning in this simple domestic scene,… Read More »Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer
Season 3 Update
Hey everybody! I just wanted to let you know I’m hard at work on Season 3! We’re going to start off with another Gallery favorite,… Read More »Season 3 Update
End of Season 2
We’ve reached the end of Season 2! Thanks to everyone who came back and all the new listeners and subscribers who joined us. I appreciate… Read More »End of Season 2
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