The first five years of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (1848-1853) Amuze Art Lectures 2026-09-21 | The first five years of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (1848-1853)
The Fortune Teller (c. 1630s) by Georges de la Tour Amuze Art Lectures 2025-10-03 | Amuze Art Lecture 226: A detailed discussion of The Fortune Teller, painted in the 1630s by the French artist Georges de la Tour (1593-1652).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Intro1:42 De la Tour2:38 Fortune Teller4:11 Mystery6:36 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod
The Embarkation for Cythera (1717) by Jean-Antoine Watteau Amuze Art Lectures 2025-09-26 | Amuze Art Lecture 225: A detailed discussion of The Embarkation for Cythera, of which the French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) painted three versions between 1710 and 1719.Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Intro1:36 Cythera3:32 History6:15 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Little Prelude and Fugue by Sir Cubworth
The art of Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-09-19 | Amuze Art Lecture 224: A detailed discussion of the German artist Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Intro1:01 Spitzweg3:15 The Poor Poet----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn
Pandoras Box in Art History Amuze Art Lectures 2025-09-12 | Amuze Art Lecture 223: A detailed discussion of Pandora's Box.Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Pandora1:32 Origin5:07 Box or Jar?6:33 Curiosity----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Decline by Kevin MacLeod
The Wedding at Cana in Art History Amuze Art Lectures 2025-09-05 | Amuze Art Lecture 222: A detailed discussion of The Wedding at Cana in art history, as described in John 2: biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%202&version=ERVCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 The Wedding at Cana1:32 Biblical Story3:57 Paintings----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Invitation to the Castle Ball by Doug Maxwell
Asparagus by Adriaen Coorte (c. 1700) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-09-04 | Art Shorts #433: A brief discussion many of the still life paintings including asparagus, painter by the Dutch artist Adriaen Coorte (c. 1665 - after 1707).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Venus Rising from the Sea, a Deception (c. 1822) by Raphaelle Peale Amuze Art Lectures 2025-09-01 | Art Shorts #432: A brief discussion of Venus Rising from the Sea, a Deception, painted around 1822 by the American artist Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825). The painting measures 74.0 x 61.3 cm and is on display atThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Death of Marat (1793) by Jacques-Louis David Amuze Art Lectures 2025-08-29 | Amuze Art Lecture 221: A detailed discussion of The Death of Marat, painted in 1793 by the French Neoclassical artist Jacques-Louis David (1748-1823).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 The Death of Marat0:55 Jean-Paul Marat2:37 The Murder5:30 The Painting----------------------------------------------------------------Music: The Long Night by Quincas Moreira
The mystery of the art and life of Giorgione Amuze Art Lectures 2025-08-01 | Amuze Art Lecture 220: A detailed discussion of the enigmatic Venetian artist Giorgione (c. 1477-1510).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Giorgione1:54 What We Know3:24 Castelfranco Madonna5:10 The Tempest7:42 Other Works10:50 Doubtful Works13:59 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn
A memorial portrait for Moses ter Borch (c. 1668) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-07-24 | Art Shorts #431: A brief discussion of a memorial portrait for Moses ter Borch (1645-1667) by his half brother Gerard ter Borch and sister Gesina ter Borch.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The art of Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-07-18 | Amuze Art Lecture 219: A detailed discussion of the art of the German painter and architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Schinkel3:43 Architectural Styles6:12 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn
The Coronation of the Virgin in Art History Amuze Art Lectures 2025-07-11 | Amuze Art Lecture 218: A detailed discussion of the Coronation of the Virgin, as depicted by artists across history.Video about Immaculate Conception: youtu.be/r-JATlXT6psVideo about Assumption of the Virgin: youtu.be/mP5HoQPW5B8Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Coronation of the Virgin2:04 Who Crowns Mary?3:34 Composition5:25 Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Kiss the Sky by Aakash Gandhi
The Taj Mahal in art history Amuze Art Lectures 2025-07-08 | Art Shorts #430: A brief discussion of the depiction of the Taj Mahal by Western artist across art history.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Assumption of the Virgin in Art History Amuze Art Lectures 2025-07-04 | Amuze Art Lecture 217: A detailed discussion The Assumption of the Virgin, as depicted by artists across history.Video about Immaculate Conception: youtu.be/r-JATlXT6psVideo about Coronation of the Virgin: youtu.be/mP5HoQPW5B8Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Assumption of the Virgin0:55 Origin2:10 Symbolism6:44 Marian Dogmas----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Melancólico Relaxante by Musica Instrumental Bonita
Hesiod and the Muses by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-30 | Art Shorts #429: A brief discussion of Hesiod and the Muses, three works painted by the French artist Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) between 1860 and 1891.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Immaculate Conception in Art History Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-27 | Amuze Art Lecture 216: A detailed discussion The Immaculate Conception, as depicted by artists across history.Video about Assumption of the Virgin: youtu.be/mP5HoQPW5B8Video about Coronation of the Virgin: youtu.be/RjDQzdRLKgwCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Immaculate Conception2:04 Theology3:34 Birth of Mary5:25 Symbolism----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Kiss the Sky by Aakash Gandhi
Gloomy or Peaceful? Isle of the Dead (1880) by Arnold Böcklin Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-13 | Amuze Art Lecture 215: A detailed discussion of six versions of Isle of the Dead, painted between 1880 and 1901 by the Swiss artist Arnold Bocklin (1827-1901).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Isle of the Dead1:45 Inspiration3:54 Different Versions6:14 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Suspense Action by Audionautix
All Is Vanity (1892) by Charles Allan Gilbert Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-09 | Art Shorts #428: A brief discussion of All Is Vanity, an illustration from 1892 by the American artist Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Stolen Kiss (1787) by Jean-Honoré Fragonard Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-07 | Art Shorts #427: A brief discussion of The Stolen Kiss, painted in 1787 by the French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Finding of Moses in Art History Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-06 | Amuze Art Lecture 214: A detailed discussion of The Finding of Moses as described in Exodus 2: biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%202&version=ERVCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Finding of Moses1:02 Biblical Story3:04 Pharaoh's Daughter6:32 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn
A Man and a Woman of Little Park House, Wickham, Hampshire (1747) by George Knapton Amuze Art Lectures 2025-06-04 | Art Shorts #426: A brief discussion of A Man and a Woman, Possibly of the Missing Family, of Little Park House, Wickham, Hampshire, painted in 1747 by the British artist George Knapton (1698-1778).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Origin of the Group Portrait in the 17th Century Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-30 | Amuze Art Lecture 213: A detailed discussion of the group portrait genre as developed in 17th-century The Netherlands. This new genre was also known as civic guard portrait, militia company portrait, or schuttersstuk.Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Group Portraits1:58 Schutterij4:16 Night Watch6:09 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Five Armies by Kevin MacLeod
The unbelievable realism of the Fayum Mummy Portraits (100-300 AD) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-27 | Art Shorts #425: A brief discussion the Fayum Mummy Portraits, painted between 100 and 300 AD.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Fool and the Woman (1520) by Lucas van Leyden Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-24 | Art Shorts #424: A brief discussion of The Fool and the Woman, painted in 1520 by the Dutch artist Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Explaining this Bizarre painting (c. 1600) from the School of Fontainebleau Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-23 | Amuze Art Lecture 212: A detailed discussion of Gabrielle d'Estrees and One of Her Sisters, painted around 1600 by an unknown artist from the School of Fontainebleau.Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Fontainebleau2:56 Bathing5:19 Gabrielle D’Estrées6:57 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: From Russia With Love by Huma-Huma
See You Later (1896) by Antoni Coll i Pi Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-18 | Art Shorts #423: A brief discussion of See You Later, painted in 1896 by the Spanish artist Antoni Coll i Pi (1857-1943).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Garden of Love (c. 1633) by Peter Paul Rubens Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-16 | Amuze Art Lecture 211: A detailed discussion of The Garden of Love, painted between 1632 and 1634 by the Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Rubens0:54 Garden of Love5:28 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Web Weaver's Dance by Asher Fulero
Portrait of Sebastián de Morra (1644) by Diego Velázquez Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-14 | Art Shorts #422: A brief discussion of the Portrait of Sebastián de Morra, painted in 1644 by the Spanish artist Diego Velázquez (1599-1660).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Apelles Painting Campaspe (c. 1630) by Willem van Haecht Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-12 | Art Shorts #421: A brief discussion Apelles Painting Campaspe, painted around 1630 by the Belgium artist Willem van Haecht (1593-1637).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Saint Anthony the Abbot Tempted by the Devil (1630) by Rutilio Manetti Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-11 | Art Shorts #420: A brief discussion of Saint Anthony the Abbot Tempted by the Devil, painted in 1630 by the Italian artist Rutilio di Lorenzo Manetti (c. 1571-1639).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
A wild religious party - The Twelfth Night Feast by Jan Steen (1626-1679) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-05-09 | Amuze Art Lecture 210: A detailed discussion of various works by the Dutch Baroque artist Jan Steen (c. 1626-1679) depicting The Twelfth Night Feast (also known as the Epiphany Feast).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Twelfth Night Feast0:54 The Feast5:28 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions
Hearts of Mary and Jesus (1759) by Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-28 | Art Shorts #419: A brief discussion of The Heart of Mary and The Heart of Jesus, painted in 1759 by the Mexican artist Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz (1713-1772).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Gust of Wind with Setting Sun (c. 1900) by Ferdinand du Puigaudeau Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-23 | Art Shorts #418: A brief discussion of the Gust of Wind with Setting Sun, painted by the French artist Ferdinand du Puigaudeau (1864-1930). For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
David Returning Victorious after Defeating Goliath and the Philistines (1561) by Van Heemskerck Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-21 | Art Shorts #417: A brief discussion of the David Returning Victorious after Defeating Goliath and the Philistines, painted in 1651 by Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574). The painting measures 106.9 by 159.2 cm and is on display at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Momus Criticizes the Works of the Gods (1561) by Maarten van Heemskerck Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-21 | Amuze Art Lecture 209: A detailed discussion of Momus Criticizes the Works of the Gods, painted in 1661 by the Dutch artist Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574). The painting measures 120 by 174 cm and is on display at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Momus0:41 Van Heemskerck2:35 Origin5:28 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Requiem In Cello by Hanu Dixit
Puss in Boots in Art Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-14 | Art Shorts #416: A brief discussion of the Puss in Boots theme in art history.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The military art of Elk Eber (1892-1941) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-13 | Art Shorts #415: A brief discussion of the art of the German artist Elk Eber (1892-1941).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Gamayun the Prophetic Bird (1898) by Viktor Vasnetsov Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-12 | Art Shorts #414: A brief discussion of Gamayun the Prophetic Bird, pained in 1898 by the Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov (1848-1926)For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The spectacular Isenheim Altarpiece (1512-1516) by Matthias Grünewald Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-11 | Amuze Art Lecture 208: A detailed discussion of the Isenheim Altarpiece, painted between 1512 and 1516 by Matthias Grünewald (c. 1470-1528).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Isenheim Altarpiece1:53 First View4:57 Second View6:30 Third View----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Allégro by Emmit FennImage Credits: Andreas Tille (CC2) and Txllxt TxllxT (CC4)
Lot and His Daughters (c. 1530) by an unknown Dutch artist Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-09 | Art Shorts #413: A brief discussion of Lot and His Daughters, painted around 1530 by an unknown Dutch artist, either from Leiden or Antwerp.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Girl Offering Oysters (1658) by Jan Steen Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-08 | Art Shorts #413: A brief discussion Girl Offering Oysters, painted in 1658 by the Dutch artist Jan Steen (1626-1679).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
St. Pauls and Ludgate Hill (1887) by William Logsdail Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-06 | Art Shorts #412: A brief discussion of St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, painted in 1887 by the English artist William Logsdail (1859-1944).For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Sistine Madonna (1513) by Raphael Amuze Art Lectures 2025-04-04 | Amuze Art Lecture 207: A detailed discussion of the Sistine Madonna, painted between 1512 and 1513 by Raphael (1483-1520).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Raphael in Germany1:00 Sistine Madonna4:01 Angels5:58 Popularity----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Requiem In Cello by Hanu Dixit
An ugly and controversial artwork by the famous Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) Amuze Art Lectures 2025-03-28 | Amuze Art Lecture 206: A detailed discussion of the Christ among the Doctors, painted in 1506 by the German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Ugly and Controversial1:05 Biblical Story2:30 The Painting4:29 Antisemitism7:01 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Machinations by Kevin MacLeod
The popularity of absinthe in 19th century France Amuze Art Lectures 2025-03-25 | Art Shorts #411: A brief discussion of the popularity of absinthe in France in the 19th century.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
Christ Leaving the Praetorium (1867-1872) by Gustave Doré Amuze Art Lectures 2025-03-24 | Art Shorts #410: A brief discussion of Christ Leaving the Praetorium, painted between 1867 and 1872 by the French artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883). The painting measures 609 x 914 cm and is on display at the Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverCheck out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.com
The Portinari Triptych (c. 1475) by Hugo van der Goes Amuze Art Lectures 2025-03-21 | Amuze Art Lecture 204: A detailed discussion of the Portinari Triptych painted around 1475 by the Belgian artist Hugo van der Goes (c. 1430-1482).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Portinari Diptych1:38 Side Panels4:20 Central Panel6:22 Symbolic Flowers8:04 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Moonlight Sonata by BeethovenCredits: Images by Francesco Bini (CC4)
Melun Diptych (c. 1456) by Jean Fouquet Amuze Art Lectures 2025-03-14 | Amuze Art Lecture 203: A detailed discussion of the Melun Diptych, painted around 1456 by the French artist Jean Fouquet (c. 1420-1481).Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Melun Diptych0:28 Left Panel2:59 Right Panel6:15 Fun Facts----------------------------------------------------------------Music: No.1 A Minor Waltz by Esther Abrami
The Mérode Triptych (c. 1422-1430) by Robert Campin and workshop Amuze Art Lectures 2025-03-07 | Amuze Art Lecture 202: A detailed discussion the Mérode Triptych, an annunciation scene painted between 1422 and 1430 by Robert Campin and/or his workshop (c. 1375-1444)Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Mérode Triptych1:03 Big Picture3:31 Central Panel5:53 Left Panel7:32 Right Panel9:06 Final Remarks----------------------------------------------------------------Music: C Major Prelude by Bach
Pastoral Art Explained Amuze Art Lectures 2025-02-28 | Amuze Art Lecture 202: A detailed discussion the Pastoral art genre.Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: amuzeartbooks.comFor daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tripimproverChapters0:00 Pastoral Art2:03 Origin4:07 Paintings----------------------------------------------------------------Music: Pastoral by Asher Fulero
