Famous paintings: stories, analyzes and masterpieces

Saskia représentée en Flora par Rembrandt en 1634, couronnée de fleurs
Flora de Rembrandt: versions, flowers and identity of the model
From Saskia crowned with flowers in 1634 to the mysterious Flora du Met around 1654: compare the versions, bouquets, costumes and the discussed identity of the models. Read more...
Amandier en fleurs de Vincent van Gogh
Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom: History, Meaning and Museum
Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom: painted in February 1890 for his nephew’s birth, 73.3 × 92.4 cm, at the Van Gogh Museum. Meaning, composition and colours. Read more...
Les Iris de Vincent van Gogh, parterre peint en mai 1889, J. Paul Getty Museum
Van Gogh’s Irises: Analysis, Colours and the Painting’s History
Van Gogh’s Irises: painted in May 1889 in Saint-Rémy, housed at the Getty. Analysis of framing, the white iris and violet that became blue. Read more...