I have been reading quite a lot lately about Leonardo and just as an aside I thought I would share some sketches from both Leonardo and Rembrandt. I find these sketches fascinating. The first two are by Rembrandt and the second two by Leonardo. The second sketch by Leonardo is his sketch of James, who was of course, known as ‘the beloved’ of Jesus. There is such a tenderness and beauty in this sketch and such poignancy.
There is much that is strikingly beautiful about this painting, The Venetian Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari) (1528-1588) is said to...
On the upper floor of Trinità Dei Monti convent, Rome, you can visit a cloister where you will see...
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) is known as the greatest Spanish composer of the Renaissance. He composed all his...
Standing just a few steps from the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, the Façade of Palazzo Bembo-Boldù is...
In the Cathedral of Pescia, Tuscany you will find an extraordinary piece of art. In the Turini Chapel is...
I have been sorting through a heap of photos of late and I came across a series of photos...
The premises of the old Guild of Judges and Notaries in Piazza Della Signoria, Florence were restored in 2005,...
One of my favourite late Renaissance composers is Claudio Monteverdi who really defined the transition from the Renaissance style...
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