Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam: tickets and what to see

Saturday May 20th, 2023 , Museum Tickets

The capital of the Netherlands offers entertainment and a good dose of culture: the Museumplein, or Museum Square, is overlooked by three different museums, making it a must-see art hub. The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, which houses works of design as well as modern and contemporary art, is one of them, together with the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum; those interested not only in art, but also in history, can instead move on to the Amstel river, where the Amsterdam Museum is located. And finally, why not end a day spent in museums with a cruise on the city’s very own canals?

Tickets for a visit to the Stedelijk Museum

Life and works of Miró: 5 things to know

Friday May 19th, 2023 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

Joan Miró, the 20th century Catalan artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his abstract painting and unique style. But how much do we really know about him?
In this article, we will discover five things to know about Joan Miró’s life and works. From his beginnings to his free and spontaneous artistic research, we will discover the curiosities and distinctive traits of this visionary artist.

A journey through Mirò’s life and works that will lead you to discover his extraordinary contribution to modern art.

Life and works of Mirò

Rembrandt House in Amsterdam: choosing tickets for the visit

Saturday May 13th, 2023 , Museum Tickets

Image source: La casa di Alchemilla.com

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, offers art lovers many opportunities, with museums focusing on Flemish painting but also on contemporary art. A landmark figure in the city is Rembrandt, whose oil paintings are world famous: in Amsterdam, you can visit the house where he lived, the Rembrandthuis, but some of his works are also in the Rijksmuseum and other Dutch cities.

Tickets to visit Rembrandt’s house

Life and works of Giambattista Tiepolo: 5 things to know

Wednesday May 10th, 2023 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

LIFE AND WORKS OF GIAMBATTISTA TIEPOLO: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Giambattista Tiepolo was one of the greatest painters of the 18th century, known for his works of great elegance, refinement and drama. Born in Venice, he worked for most of his career in Italy, but also spent some years in Spain, where he produced some of his most famous works.

Tiepolo’s works were influenced by Italian Baroque and 17th century Venetian painting, but also incorporated elements of French Rococo. In this post we will explore the life and works of Giambattista Tiepolo, analysing his artistic style, techniques and influence on the history of art.

Life and works of Giambattista Tiepolo

Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice by Tiepolo: Analysis and Trivia

Friday May 5th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Giambattista Tiepolo – Venezia riceve l’omaggio di Nettuno – 1745-50

Tiepolo’s painting Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice is one of the most important works by the famous Venetian painter and one of the rare paintings created for the Doge’s Palace during the 18th century.
The work, with its imposing size and magnificence, celebrates the power and grandeur of the Venetian Republic.

Those who visit the Doge’s Palace cannot ignore it as one of the great masterpieces of the greatest master of 18th century painting. In this post I will tell you its history and the details to appreciate it as it deserves.