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975
Ende (En) - The Apparition of Christ in the Clouds
Ende was the first female Spanish illuminator that had been documented. The approximate date of art is 975 c. The piece of art from En that I chose is known as the Apparition of Christ in the Clouds. This painting is gorgeous, including angels with wings among the clouds. Among the angels are Christ, looking down on five men who represent the five tribes of the world. This piece drew me in because of the colors, the way the space is used on the paper, and how religion is represented in it. -
Period: 1450 to
The Renaissance
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1465
Master E.S. - Madonna and Child in a Garden
Master E.S. was a Gothic German goldsmith who was unidentified. He was one of the outstanding early printmakers in Europe. The art piece I chose is of a woman and child engraved on a plate, standing in a garden. This artwork was created in 1465. The art piece I chose is of a woman and child engraved on a plate, standing in a garden. It called to me because it is almost as if you are stepping into a dream, where beauty and peace surround you. -
Period: 1476 to 1492
Week 1 - The Middle Ages
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1512
Michelangelo - The Temptation of Adam and Eve
Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance sculptor and painter. He created this artwork between 1508-1512.
This painting represents the temptation of sin and how when you succumb to it you fall from grace. The female is portrayed as dainty and beautiful while reaching for sin. I chose this piece because of the beauty and pain that is represented behind temptation. -
1555
Sofonisba Anguissola -
Sofonisba was born in Italy and was one of the first female portrait painters in Europe.
The art was made in 1555. It is of her sibling's playing chess, showing a powerful message regarding gender and social status. This painting spoke to me because chess is played less by females and more by males. The uniqueness of it impressed me. -
Period: to
17th Century
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The Union of Earth and Water
This painting was made by Peter Paul Rubens. He was a Flemish artist and diplomat. There are two women who appear to be naked, appearing next to a strong, slightly tanned man. One woman seems to be focused on the other, placing a crown above her head. The other is staring at the man.There is another male in the ocean, drowning himself in a drink while two children appear to be floating next to him. I chose this painting for the wealth and beauty demonstrated. -
The Portrait of Noble Lady.
The artists name is Nicolaes Maes. Nicolaes was known as a prominent portrait painter in the era of Amsterdam. This painting there is a woman who is staring with confidence, wearing expensive jewelry. I chose this painting because of the way her eyes pierced me. -
Period: to
The 18th Century