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
Spanish Painter
The Parasol by Francisco de Goya
Contents for The Parasol painting by Goya include:
• Trapped lady and free servant
• Greenery versus greys
• Color and the duty in the Spanish royal court
• Six tiny, hopeful, leaves
Two Women at a Window by Bartolomé Murillo
Concerning Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s painting Two Women at a Window:
• How a painting from the 1600s still feels fresh and fun.
• Symbolic shutters and borders in Two Women at a Window.
• A charming bond between knowing servant and naive girl.
• Frequently Asked Questions including, “What is surprising about the painting Two Women at a Window?”
Girl Before a Mirror by Pablo Picasso
What’s the painting Girl Before a Mirror by Pablo Picasso about?
– Time and growing old in Girl Before a Mirror.
– Picasso’s lover Marie-Thérèse Walter.
– Duos like day and night or the sun and moon.
The Colossus Painting by Francisco de Goya
An eerie mystery permeates The Colossus by Francisco de Goya. That’s because even though we know a lot about this historic work, mastery lies in its subtle imagery. Clouds tickle the looming giant and disguise details.
Las Meninas By Diego Velázquez
The iconic Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez gives us an intimate perspective on a secret world. This portrait of Spain’s King Philip IV reveals the inner court. We see the Infanta Margarita Theresa at center. She’s surrounded with a collection of servants.