Drawing
Drawing is a form of artistic expression that involves creating a relationship on a surface, primarily through lines or marks made with any tool. It is considered one of the visual arts and is categorized as one of the seven major art forms. Drawing can serve various purposes, such as a quick notation of observations or scenes, a preparatory work for other artistic mediums, or it can stand alone as an independent art piece.
Most Beautiful Artworks
The Annunciation
This artwork was created by Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio between 1472 and 1475. The wings, added later, were painted by another artist. In this piece, the angel carries a Madonna Lily, symbolizing the Virgin Mary’s purity and also representing the city of Florence. It is believed that Leonardo based the image of the angel’s wings on a flying bird from life, but they were later elongated by a different artist. When the painting arrived at the Uffizi Gallery in 1867 from the San Bartolomeo convent near Florence, it was attributed to Domenico del Anguissola, who, like Leonardo, had been an apprentice in Verrocchio’s workshop. By 1869, some critics acknowledged it as an early work of Leonardo da Vinci.
Portrait of Pope Innocent X
This oil painting on canvas was executed by the Spanish artist Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez during his journey to Italy around 1650. The work depicts Pope Innocent X and is renowned for its psychological depth and vivid realism.
The Baptism of Christ
The Baptism of Christ is a collaborative painting completed in 1475 by Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci in the workshop of the Italian Renaissance master. The piece is generally attributed to both artists, showcasing the distinctive styles of both painters.
The Black Paintings
This term refers to a series of 14 paintings created by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya during the latter years of his life (1819 – 1823) on the walls of his home, famously known as the House of the Deaf Man. These works reflect Goya’s grim perspective on humanity and his fears of insanity. It is believed that the impetus for these paintings stemmed from his psychological distress and hysteria resulting from the deafness he experienced at the age of 46, compounded by the political turmoil of his time, including the Napoleonic Wars and subsequent social unrest in Spain.
The Scream
Known in Norwegian as “Skrik,” this iconic expressionist painting was created by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1893. It portrays a tormented figure set against a blood-red sky, with the visible features in the background representing the Oslofjord in southeastern Norway. There are multiple versions of The Scream, with two housed in the Munch Museum and another in the National Gallery of Norway. Munch also created a lithograph of the work in 1895. This masterpiece has unfortunately fallen victim to theft on several occasions, including one incident involving the National Gallery followed by its recovery months later. In 2004, both The Scream and Madonna were stolen from the Munch Museum but were recovered in 2006.
The Mona Lisa
Also known as La Gioconda, this painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci is regarded by critics and artists alike as one of the finest works throughout the history of painting. The painting is relatively small in size, measuring 30 inches in height and 21 inches in width.