Article: The Comedic Sublime-A Distinctly Dutch Baroque in the Work of Frans Hals

Sometimes the best way to study an artistic movement or period is the focus on the work of one author. That is what this article from the Journal of Historians of Netherlandish Art does as it focusses on the sublime and comedy in the works of Dutch Baroque artist Frans Hals. link to The Comedic… Continue reading Article: The Comedic Sublime-A Distinctly Dutch Baroque in the Work of Frans Hals

Video: Caravaggio: His Life and Style in Three Paintings

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The National Gallery in Britain has produced a number of videos on different topics in Art and Art History. This video deals with Caravaggio's life, his "The Supper at Emmaus," and two of his other works. Caravaggio's great skill as a painter is undeniable, and his life is a very interesting one. This may be… Continue reading Video: Caravaggio: His Life and Style in Three Paintings