The Exaltation of Beauty
Exaltation of Beauty explores the richness of European art and culture, uncovering the stories, symbolism, and craftsmanship that shaped its heritage. Through a deep appreciation of history and aesthetics—and a thirst for beauty—they invite readers to rediscover the meaning and artistry woven into the past.
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The Assumption of the Virgin by Francesco Botticini
This vast vision of heaven and earth was created for the funeral chapel of Florentine apothecary, writer, and politician Matteo Palmieri, who died in...
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The Christ Trilogy by Hungarian Master Mihály Munkácsy
This series, depicting the life of Jesus, was first exhibited together in 2009 at the Déri Museum in Debrecen, Hungary, after Christ Before Pilate...
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The Dying Lion of Lucerne
Thorvaldsen's fame was such that he was often asked to produce commissions for works that seem far removed from his cold Classicism. A example of this is the monument of the Swiss guards, commissioned by the city of Lucerne at the instigation of a former officer of the Swiss guards.
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The Art of Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel
Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel was twenty-two when he began his studies with the academic painter, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904). Like many aspiring painters, he hoped to follow in Gérôme’s footsteps as a history painter of scenes from ancient Greece and Rome.
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The Enchanted Castle
Threatened with marriage to a monster Psyche, a mortal, is blown away by the West Wind. She awakens near a magical palace and falls in love with Cupid. He makes Psyche promise not to look at his divine face, but she breaks this promise and Cupid abandons her.
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The Spirit Mirror of John Dee
We’re testing human voice audio on select articles, tell us in the comments if you want this to grow? A renaissance polymath whose interests ranged from astronomy...