Check out the mad skills of painter Rosalba Carriera in Self Portrait Holding a Portrait of Her Sister:
• Carriera’s fame and success in 18th century Italy.
• Sisters with intimate, interdependent lives.
• A pastel spotlight in the secret Medici Tunnel.
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions like, “What’s the story behind the women in Self Portrait Holding a Portrait of Her Sister?”
Learn about Giorgione’s The Tempest with topics including:
• Lightning’s inherent mystery.
• Renaissance nudity in The Tempest.
• The popularity of pairs.
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions such as, “What is the Giorgione painting The Tempest most known for?”
Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist didn’t make Guido Reni famous. His 17th century Italian frescos made him the artistic darling of Bologne. This painting captures a Bible story with a singular image. Salome’s story revolves around beauty, obligation, and cold loathing.