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Hercules and Deianira undertook the challenge of crossing the Evenus River. However, Nessus, the centaur tasked with guiding them, had dark intentions. In a despicable act, Nessus first crossed with Hercules and his supplies, leaving Deianira alone on the opposite bank. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he attempted to kidnap and violate the defenseless woman.
Read more … Hercules and the Centaur Nessus: The Tragedy of Poisoned Love
Perhaps you have once wondered about the reasons why the body of Michelangelo's David is disproportionate. Let's start by saying, although it's unnecessary, that if there is one master of sculpture in the history of art, it is Michelangelo Buonarroti. He knew perfectly well what to do to achieve perfection, but you must bear in mind that the David sculpture measures over 17 feet (5 meters) in height...
Read more … David by Michelangelo: The Wonderful Disproportion that Deceives the Eye
The Belle Ferronière is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, painted in Milan between 1490 and 1499. The Belle (French for "the beautiful one") wears a ferronière, a narrow diadem with an attached jewel, which is worn centered on the forehead. The identity of La Belle is uncertain, but most art historians believe it is a portrait of the Milanese court lady Lucrezia Crivelli. The portrait is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Read more … La Belle Ferronière: The Mystery of Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait
The Sistine Madonna, created between 1513 and 1514 by the Renaissance master Raphael Sanzio, is a work that has transcended the boundaries of time and religion to become a universal icon of beauty and spirituality. The painting was commissioned by Pope Julius II for the monastery of San Sisto in Piacenza, as a personal tribute. Julius II belonged to the powerful Della Rovere family, and through this work, he sought to honor his family and religious devotion. The piece was made to be part of the high altar of the monastery church, a place that became its home for two centuries.
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La bañista de Valpinçon o La gran bañista es un cuadro del pintor francés Dominique Ingres, antecedente de El Baño Turco del mismo autor como ya hemos comentado en La Vida es Arte. Ingres cultivó el...
Permíteme contarte una de las historias más cautivadoras de la antigüedad, un relato que combina humildad, poder imperial, fe inquebrantable y un descubrimiento que transformó el cristianismo: la...
Read more … La Fascinante Historia de Santa Elena de la Cruz
Tristán es un príncipe, hijo de la hermana del rey Mark. Sus padres murieron cuando él era joven, y un tal Gorvenal lo crió para ser un talentoso espadachín y un maestro del arpa. Isolda, por su parte,...
La esclava griega, es una obra de mármol creada por el escultor estadounidense Hiram Powers. Destacada y elogiada en el siglo XIX, esta pieza es una de las obras de arte más reconocidas y aclamadas de...
De los tiempos en que los dioses gobernaban desde el Olimpo, surge una historia tan épica como el mismo universo que habitaban. Esta es la leyenda de Psique y Eros, un cuento de amor, pasión,...
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