Form & Art

You can almost feel the silence of the landscape accompanying St. John. “Landscape with St. John on Patmos”, 1640. Nicolas Poussin

The violence and tension of the figures is only slightly attenuated by the clarity of the colours. “The abduction of the Sabine women”, 1638. Nicolas Poussin

Even though it is a painting, the gazes are an eloquent dialogue. “Et in Arcadia ego”, 1683. Nicolas Poussin

Intimacy, serenity, closeness. Many things could be said, but a picture is worth a thousand words. “Rosa and Bertha Gugger”, 1883. Albert Anker

It is not just two generations sharing, but also passing on and receiving a legacy. “Reading devotions to grandfather”, 1893. Albert Anker

The painter hidden in his work. Can you find him?. “Resurrection of the son of Theophilus (ft. Filippino Lippi)”, 1427. Masaccio

The last moments before the great sacrifice. “Agony in the orchard”, 1426. Masaccio

The pain of losing what one did not know how to be grateful for. “Adam and Eve banished from paradise”, 1427. Masaccio

The simplicity of the lines, and the smoothness of the curves. A perfect combination. “Oenone”, 1855. Harriet Goodhue Hosmer

Even a lusty faun needs a break.

“Sleeping Faun”, 1865. Harriet Goodhue Hosmer

A pain that makes even angels cry.

“Lamentation over the Dead Christ”, 1306. Giotto di Bondone

The expression on the faces counts for much more than the instant of this image.

“The arrest of Christ (kiss of Judas)”, 1306. Giotto di Bondone

When the majestic is a sum of details.

“Baroncelli Polyptych”, 1328-1329. Giotto di Bondone