Laocoon by El Greco
What’s the story behind El Greco’s painting Laocoon?
– A Spanish Trojan War
– The vengeance of Laocoon’s broken vow
– 300 years ahead of his time
mannerism
Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio
In this analysis for the painting Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio I include:
• Caravaggio’s everyday perspective.
• The biblical story behind Calling of St. Matthew.
• Which guy in Calling of St. Matthew is the future saint?
• A selection of Frequently Asked Questions including, “Why did Caravaggio paint Calling of St. Matthew?”
Correggio’s Portrait of a Lady by Antonio Allegri
In this piece on Portrait of a Lady by Correggio I answer these questions:
• What’s the symbolism in Correggio’s Portrait of a Lady?
• Why is Portrait of a Lady a significant painting?
• Who did Correggio paint in Portrait of a Lady?