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Beautiful Madonna and Child by Albrecht Durer high resolution stock image

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

Albrecht Durer is a true titan of Renaissance art. His skill is certainly a talent that deserves to survive the ages as it has. This representation of the Madonna and Child by Durer was a pen and water color done … Continue reading →

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Complex beauty and meaning in The Tempest by Giorgione

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

The Tempest also known as Soldier and Gypsy offers a beautiful and thought provoking composition. Painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Giorgione in about 1508, this image is deeply powerful. A storm rages over a town in the background. Water … Continue reading →

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Venus and Adonis by Titian mythological royalty free stock art

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

In this 1553 version of Venus and Adonis by the great Renaissance master Titian, the Goddess of Love emplores her mortal lover not to leave her to go hunting. The composition is interesting because Venus is often portrayed as in … Continue reading →

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Calumny of Apelles by Italian Renaissance master Botticelli high resolution stock art

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Administrator Leave a comment

The Calumny of Apelles by the Italian Renaissance master Botticelli is almost overwhelming in its complexity. My eyes bounce around all the astounding details. Even the wonderful relief sculptures on the walls absorb my attention with an abundance of lush … Continue reading →

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Saint Francis by Jan van Eyck Renaissance stock art high resolution jpeg

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Administrator Leave a comment

This royalty free fine art image depicts the oil painting on wood done in 1438 by the famous Renaissance painter Jan van Eyck. This tremendously detailed painting of Saint Francis possesses great depth. The landscape and city behind the Saint … Continue reading →

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Venus by Titian fine art nude female stock art

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Administrator Leave a comment

Venus by Titian is a provocative and beautiful painting of a nude young woman. Painted in 1538 for a Duke of Rovere this painting has so much to offer the viewer. Proudly the young woman displays sexual desire. Look in … Continue reading →

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