ARTIST: Leonardo da Vinci

The Census at Bethlehem is an oil-on-panel by the Flemish Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, painted in 1566. Listen to this holiday short for a quick look into one of the greatest Christmas paintings ever created. 

Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech was a Spanish Surrealist artist known for his technical skill and precise draftsmanship. Listen to this episode of The Mystery Behind Art History to learn more about Salvador Dali, a bizarre and striking artist. 

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, we are exploring a stunning portrait by Bronzino. It is truly a Metropolitan Masterpiece! For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-92-bronzino-s-portrait-of-a-young-man Domus Aurea ep ...  Show more

Salvador Dali was among the oddest artists of the 20th century. He was known not only for his surrealist paintings, but also his surreal life. From his waxed mustache that is said to have outlived the artist, to antics like driving a Rolls Royce filled with cauliflower, Salvador ...  Show more

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I'm discussing the Portrait of Madame X by John Singer Sargent. 

The neoplatonic ideal of beauty, the girl on the half-shell, the naked chick riding a clam. Her tilted head and fluttery hair are recognized by everyone and their grandma, but no one - experts included - can explain just why in the heck this painting is so iconic. Shell we take o ...  Show more