Top 10 Greatest Paintings
Ten of the greatest paintings of all time.
1. Mona Lisa - Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci worked on his masterpiece over a period of 20 years. He carried it with him everywhere. The enigmatic smile has captured the imagination of the world.
2. Creation of Adam - Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
Michelangelo took four years to paint the Sistine chapel. He chose scenes from the Old Testament. This is the moment of God creating Adam.
3. Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh
The genius of Vincent Van Gogh is captured in this atmospheric portrayal of French cafe life at night.
4. Poppies in a Field - Claude Monet
Claude Monet is one of the great impressionist painters. This wonderful pastoral scene captures the essence of how the impressionists captured the beauty and simplicity of nature.
5. Christ in the Storm of the Sea of Galilee - Rembrandt
Rembrandt captures the drama and emotion of this epic scene from the Gospels. Note his effective use of light and dark to highlight the effect.
6. The Girl With a Pearl Earring - Jan Vermeer
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Jan Vermeer was relatively unknown in his lifetime. But, this fascinating portrait (somewhat reminiscent of the Mona Lisa) is a wonderful example of the Baroque style.
7. Le Moulin de la Gallette - Jean Renoir
A leading impressionist, Auguste Renoir captures the buzz and excitement of this outdoor scene in Paris.
8. The Fighting Temeraire - John Turner
John Turner, an English Romantic painter, is often referred to as the 'artist of light'. This scene is a wonderful example of his portrayal of sunlight,
9. Peace - Picasso
The simplicity of this symbol of peace by Pablo Picasso, remains one of the most powerful pieces of art.
10. L'Estaque - Paul Cezanne,
1883-1885 by Paul Cezanne
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