What is the most precious piece of art in your home? Did you purchase it from a local seller after you fell in love with their work? Or was it passed on from family member to family member before it ended up in your possession?
When Notre-Dame caught fire in 2019, millions of eyes watched, riveted in France and around the world.
Thanks to modern technology, we’re able to uncover hidden images within historic works of art.
The Tudors are arguably the most famous of England's monarchs, with the exception of the present House of Windsor. However, the violent and extreme marital activities of Henry VIII and the “Merry England” of his daughter Queen Elizabeth tend to dominate the public perception of the dynasty. The beginning of the House of Tudor was equally dramatic.
Recent results at an auction prove that we're still making new discoveries, even when it comes to some of the...
Years ago, a painting of a young woman ended up at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Some things become so ordinary that we easily miss their extraordinary nature. For some people, the decor they spend their lives around is merely sentimental or aesthetically pleasing. However, it can turn out to be extraordinary and of great interest to the world. We’ve recently seen a TV room painting turn out to be by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and even garage sale purchases turn out to be Ming Dynasty relics.
Italy is home to countless treasures from the Renaissance.
Works by Rembrandt van Rijn are rarely seen at auction.
Although he died over 450 years ago, Michelangelo remains one of the most famous artists of all time. As one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, his paintings and sculptures are still used today as examples of this fruitful time in history. While his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are certainly a large part of his legacy, Michelangelo always considered himself a sculptor rather than a painter.
Decoration is usually found on the walls, but why not the ceilings and floors too?
Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519.
