Around 1500, portraiture flourished like never before. Throughout Europe, major Renaissance artists such as Antonello da Messina, Hans Memling, Albrecht Dürer, Hans Holbein the Younger, and Sofonisba Anguissola produced lifelike portraits at the highest artistic level. Not only did they immortalise (...)
Johannes Vermeer is the master of tranquillity. His intimate and introvert domestic scenes, with their persuasive illusionism and unique use of clear, colourful light, are counted among the most exquisite paintings ever made. His work has continued to fascinate new generations for centuries. With (...)