From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
The real story of Haitian-born Jeanne Duval, the muse of the poet Charles Baudelaire, is lost in many racialized prejudices and fantasies of her contemporaries.
Italian poet Francesco Petrarch became one of the most influential humanist scholars of the 14th century, paving the way to the Renaissance.
Andrea Mantegna’s works made references to his client’s identities and revealed his opinions on philosophical debates of his era.
Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci formed the Renaissance culture and set standards for generations of future painters and sculptors.
Discover some of the most notable depictions of Christ’s Passion from history.
In 1534, Pope Clement VII commissioned Michelangelo to paint in the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment garnered controversy even before the paint had dried.
Hans Holbein the Younger was a well-traveled and educated artist who combined influences of German, Italian, Dutch, and French art into a unique personal style.
The great Renaissance master Raphael was a unique portrait painter, architect, and designer who was responsible for decorating the Sistine Chapel.