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Two of the four lions in Trafalgar Square, one of the Landseer’s most famous works. At the base of Nelson's Column, 2021. License
An Exploration of Edwin Landseer’s “Man Proposes, God Disposes”

During the Victorian era, one name constantly echoed within the walls of every English art enthusiast was Edwin Landseer (1802 – 1873). Son of John Landseer, an engraver and writer…

Théodore Géricault (1791-1824), The Medusa Théodore Géricault (1791-1824), The Medusa Raft, 1818-1819 - Public domain. LicenseRaft, 1818-1819 - Public domain. License
The Horrifying History Behind "The Raft of Medusa"

At the Louvre Museum in Paris, amongst the…

A room of the exhibition, Edvard Munch: Inner Fire.
Edvard Munch's Colorful Journey Through Death, Love, and Sex

On January 23, 1944, Edvard Munch died peacefully in his sleep…

The Wildbad as it appears today (June 2024).
The Forgotten Ruins of The San Candido Baths

The San Candido Baths ruins are the remains of a peculiar…

Tattooed inmate, post 1914. Charcoal print.
Mediterranean Tattoo Art and History Explored in Milan Exhibit

“Tattoo. Tales from the Mediterranean” is a captivating exhibition currently on display at the MUDEC— the Museum of Cultures in Milan, Italy— that invites visitors to investigate…

Detail shot of a gold ear-stud: disc decorated with granulation, filigree and beaded wire. 530BC-500BC
Etruscan Jewelry and the Charm of Gold in Antiquity

Gold is perhaps the most iconic metal—an immortal symbol of wealth. Even in the ancient world, this precious resource was an object of great attention, highly…

The entrance of the cemetery and the Famedio (at centre). Photo by Dani Vander Horst.
The Monumental Cemetery of Milan

The monumental cemetery of Milan (Cimitero Monumentale) is among the famous and iconic …