Renaissance

Da Vinci's Vitruvian man from the chest up- a figure of a man with four arms in a circle
The History and Influence of Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man
As the orginal "Renaissance Man," Leonardo da Vinci’s works have influenced artists, scientists, architects, and great thinkers for centuries. Along with the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, his…
detail of two ambassadors
Holbein's Ambassadors: Theories and Questions
Grandiose. Monumental. Chas and Dave? Find out what people had to say about Holbein's 'The Ambassadors'.
Detail of angel painting, group of angels
Art Historian Decodes Angel Paintings
Joost Joustra, The Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Fellow in Art and Religion, decodes paintings of angels.
unfinished portrait of woman
Art That Was Never Finished
Artists have abandoned artworks for many reasons throughout history. Guest host John Green shares some of his favorite unfinished artworks and explains why they resonate with him so deeply. Featuring…
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Mantegna and Bellini: Sibling Rivalry in the Venetian Renaissance
Mantegna and Bellini's unique relationship pushed them to become innovative masters of their craft.
Andrea del Verrocchio and workshop Tobias and the Angel.
The Cautionary Tale of Verrocchio
Andrea del Verrocchio pushed his students and painting as a whole to new heights. Why was his legacy neglected for centuries?
The Old Man of Artimino painting of a man with a picnic with mountains in the background
Bringing the Palazzo Pitti Back to Life
The exhibition of Giovanni Garzoni's work has now become a symbol of the return to normal life after the closure of Palazzo Pitti for almost three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Modern Discoveries About Titian's 'Poesie'
A look 'beneath' Titian's canvases reveals the tweaks and changes he made as he worked over four hundred years ago. Find out more with Restorer Jill Dunkerton.