Famous painters: biographies, movements and great masters

La Dame à l’hermine de Léonard de Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci's style: characteristics of his painting
Discover eight characteristics of Leonardo da Vinci’s style: sfumato, light, composition, gestures and landscapes, explained with paintings and sources. Read more...
Nature morte avec Bible de Vincent van Gogh, 1885
Van Gogh and religion: from preaching to biblical paintings
Before becoming a painter, Van Gogh wanted to be a preacher. From Borinage to works after Delacroix and Rembrandt, discover how faith, the break with the Church and the need... Read more...