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A young man, standing in a doorway, draws a young woman to steal a kiss from her... which she seems to have come looking for! The eroticism of stolen pleasure is the third party between two worlds. Two attitudes are expressed by the posture, the face of this young woman, divided between the attraction of forbidden fruit and respect for morality. “The Stolen Kiss” (Le Baiser à la dérobée) by Jean-Honoré Fragonard represents a frozen instant of furtive intimacy between two lovers.
Read more … The Stolen Kiss: Seduction, Secrecy, and the Veiled Eroticism of the Rococo
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
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Gracias, del griego Charites, son un grupo de diosas de la fertilidad. El nombre se refiere a la apariencia “agradable” o “encantadora” de un campo o jardín fértil. El número de Gracias varió en...
Isabella y la olla de Albahaca es una historia del poeta florentino Giovanni Boccaccio. La doncella Isabella está enamorada de Lorenzo, quien trabaja como empleado para sus dos hermanos...
Read more … El Jardín Secreto de la Locura: Isabella y la...
En la Loggia dei Lanzi en Florencia se encuentra esta escultura conocida como la Violación de Polyxena del artista Pio Fedi, que fue realizada entre 1855 y 1865.
Polyxena es considerada la versión...
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