The Bridal Chamber by Mantegna

Friday January 24th, 2020 , Artists and Works

THE BRIDAL CHAMBER BY MANTEGNA: CURIOUS FACTS AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

Admiring the Bridal Chamber by Mantegna in Mantua is always thrilling and, even though I’ve already seen it, every time I enter this room is like the first time.

I arrived on a cold January morning after a tour discovering works by Giulio Romano in Mantua and in this post I’ll tell you curious facts about one of the great masterpieces to see in Mantua, the Bridal Chamber by Mantegna.

The Bridal Chamber by Mantegna: curious facts and description of the

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Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini: 5 things to know

Monday January 20th, 2020 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA BY BERNINI: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini, also known as “Transverberation of Saint Teresa”, is the work than more than others describes the religiousness of the 17th century, made up of mystical experiences which involve both spirit and body.

In this post I’ll talk about the work by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 5 points.

5 things to know about the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini

The vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome: 5 things to know

Wednesday January 8th, 2020 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

Vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius by Andrea Pozzo

THE VAULT OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS IN ROME AND THE TRIUMPH OF ILLUSIONISTIC PAINTING: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

In 1685 Andrea Pozzo, an artist and Jesuit scholar, was commissioned to decorate the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome.
His optical illusion effects give birth to a decoration that still today leave people speechless, and in this post you’ll find 5 things to know about the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius made by Andrea Pozzo.

5 things to know about the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome

Life of Rembrandt: 5 things to know

Monday December 30th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

LIFE OF REMBRANDT: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

The life of Rembrandt is made up of great masterpieces and several tragedies.
When you’re in front of one of his many paintings, you should always understand which period of his life it belongs to, because the private life of Rembrandt influenced his work deeply.

In this post you’ll find the life of Rembrandt in 5 points.

Life of Rembrandt: 5 things to know

David by Donatello: 5 things to know about the sculpture

Monday December 23rd, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

DAVID BY DONATELLO: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE SCULPTURE AND WHERE IT IS HOUSED

What does it come to your mind if I talk about David by Donatello?
Some people think immediately of the famous Italian film award; other people, instead, think of the bronze statue by Donatello.
In this post you’ll find 5 things to know about the sculpture David by Donatello, and at the end of the post you’ll find also the place where it is on display to see it in person.

David by Donatello