Famous painters: biographies, movements and great masters

Late self-portrait of Rembrandt at the Uffizi in Florence, circa 1668-1669
Rembrandt at the Uffizi of Florence: self-portrait, collection and tour
At the Uffizi of Florence, Rembrandt appears in the collection of self-portraits, the Nordic rooms and an exceptional collection of prints. Analysis, attribution, works to see and recommended route. Read more...
Florence, first stop on the route in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci
In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci: itinerary from Florence to Milan then Amboise
Florence, Milan, Amboise: eight days to connect the places where an apprentice becomes a court painter, engineer and legend. Read more...
The Baptism of Christ by Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci, entire painting
The Baptism of Christ: what part did Leonardo da Vinci paint in Verrocchio?
What part did Leonardo paint in Verrocchio's The Baptism of Christ? A visual analysis of the angel, the landscape, Christ, technique and legend of Vasari. Read more...
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo: rivalry, encounters and differences
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo: their meetings in Florence, the duel of Anghiari and Cascina, their methods, their differences and the myths about their rivalry. Read more...
The Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci, an early work from his Florentine period
Leonardo da Vinci in Florence: training, works and rivalries
Training at Verrocchio, works of the Uffizi, Battle of Anghiari and rivalry with Michelangelo: the Florentine journey of Leonardo da Vinci. Read more...
House traditionally associated with the birth of Leonardo in Anchiano
Leonardo da Vinci's family: parents, brothers and sisters
Who were Leonardo da Vinci's parents, brothers and sisters? Discover his family tree, his childhood in Vinci, his half-brothers and his estate. Read more...
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum
Where to see the works of Leonardo da Vinci? Museums and cities to visit
Guide to museums and cities where you can see the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and his studio: Louvre, Uffizi, Milan, London, Krakow and Washington. Read more...