8 Must-See Paintings At The Uffizi Gallery
1- The Ognissanti Madonna, Giotto Any art enthusiast will appreciate the Uffizi’s varied collection. Giotto’s enormous altarpiece from 1305 is located in Room 2, between two other works of art that have become famous in this space: Santa Trinita Maestà and Duccio di Buoninsegna’s Rucellai Madonna. Along with other outstanding works created in Florence during […]
The Hidden Meanings in a 16th-Century Female Nude
How a rarely-seen drawing of the Three Graces by Raphael reveals the era’s ideas about nudity, modesty, shame – and the artist’s genius. It’s part of an exhibition, Drawing the Italian Renaissance – at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace – of drawings from 1450 to 1600, the biggest of its kind ever shown in the […]
Isabella of Portugal (1503–1539): A Renaissance Tour de Force in Politics and Culture
By Josh Longster Isabella of Portugal (1503–1539) stands as a notable figure in the Renaissance era, known for her impactful role in European politics and her contributions to cultural patronage. Born in 1503 in Lisbon, Portugal, she was the daughter of the Portuguese king Manuel I and Maria of Aragon. Isabella’s life took a significant […]