Category: Baroque Art
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When Mary Started Rising: The Assumption in Baroque Art
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. One of the fascinating things about the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is that it became one of the most important subjects in Catholic art despite not being described in the Bible. The New Testament never recounts Mary’s final moments on earth or her…
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“Hacks” Takes on the Louvre
The HBOMAX series Hacks finale gave art lovers an unexpected gift: a visit to the Louvre that turns into a conversation about fame, legacy, and who gets remembered. As Deborah (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) make their way through the museum, Ava jokes that she doesn’t really get the obsession with the Mona Lisa;…
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Caravaggio in America
In the US, we are lucky to have 6 museums host undisputed Caravaggio masterpieces that are normally on display. These pieces do tend to travel frequently, with the exception of the Crucifixion of St. Andrew in Cleveland. It is important that you check our Caravaggio database as well as the museum website before planning to…
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What is Baroque Art?
Welcome to the world of Baroque art, a style that flourished in Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century.