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Ecce Homo by Cigoli De Cigoli - Web Gallery of Art: Imagen Info about artwork, Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=575845

On this day in history: artist and architect Cigoli born

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lodovico Cardi, better known as Cigoli (1559-1613), is one of Italy’s remarkable yet often overlooked figures from the late Renaissance. Born in the Tuscan town of San Miniato on 21st September 1559, he excelled not only as a painter but also as an architect.

Dynamism of a dog on a leash By Giacomo Balla - Albright–Knox Art Gallery, Public Domain, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57065167

On this day in history: Giacomo Balla, artist, born

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giacomo Balla, born on 17th July 1871, in Turin, was a seminal figure in the development of Italian Futurism, an artistic and social movement that emphasised speed, technology, youth, and the power of modernity.

Artemisia Gentileschi self portrait The Allegory of Painting

On this day in history: Artemisia Gentileschi born

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Artemisia Gentileschi, born on 8th July 1593 in Rome, is one of the most accomplished and influential painters of the Baroque period. She painted scenes from the Bible with dramatic realism, just as Caravaggio had. Her powerful works often show strong and suffering women from myths, allegories, and the Bible.

On this day in history: Death of Giorgio Vasari

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, architect, and writer, died on 27th June 1574. He is celebrated not just for his artistic contributions but for his monumental role in documenting the Renaissance.

On this day in history: Giovanni Paolo Panini born

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Paolo Panini, born in Piacenza on 17th June 1691, is one of Italy’s most celebrated artists of the 18th century. Renowned for his grand architectural vistas and imaginative capriccios, Panini’s work offers a fascinating glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of Rome during a period of immense cultural flourishing.

Titian’s ‘Rest on the Flight into Egypt’ is up for auction

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Christie’s Old Masters Part I auction on 2nd July will include a work by Titian that has been lost, stolen and hung on walls across Europe. Rest on the Flight into Egypt has an estimate of £15million to £25million.

tintoretto and madonna dell'orto church Venice

On this day in history: Artist Tintoretto dies

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On May 31, 1594, the art world lost one of its most dynamic and influential figures, Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto.

Caravaggio murder of Tomassino sees him on the run. Image shows David with the head of Goliath painted by Caravaggio, and a portrait of the artist.

On this day in history: Caravaggio commits murder

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 28th May 1606, the late Renaissance artist Caravaggio committed a murder that forced him to spend the rest of his life on the run.

Portrait of a Halberdier, 1528–1530, oil on canvas, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Engraving of Pontormo from Vasari's book.

On this day in history: Birth of artist Jacopo Carucci da Pontormo

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Carucci, better known as Pontormo, was born on May 24, 1494, in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme. The artist played a crucial role in the development of Mannerism.

Cultural Survey places Rome outside top 5 of European Capitals for art. Image shows Rome forum with blue sky and sunlight.

Rome not in top 5 of new cultural survey of European capitals

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art, style, and architecture significantly influence our travel decisions, which is why museums, galleries, and exhibitions in Europe’s major cities constantly compete for visitors. Ubuy France, a global e-commerce platform, conducted a cultural survey identifying the top 20 European capital cities for art enthusiasts.