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- Mona Lisa By Leonardo da Vinci. Mona Lisa is perhaps the most beautiful and beguiling painting in the world despite its seemingly simple nature. Leonardo painted it from 1503 to 1517 while he was still living in Florence.
- The Raft of Medusa By Théodore Géricault. This huge work of art (13.75 × 23.5 ft [4.91 × 7.16 meters]) depicts the dreadful condition of 150 people who faced the 1816 French Royal Navy Frigate of Medusa wreck, but after battling starvation for 13 days, they eventually succumbed to death; descending into cannibalism and murder.
- Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix. This ultimate masterpiece was painted by one of the most romantic painters of French romanticism, Eugène Delacroix, and was made to commemorate the victory of the 1830 July revolution which overthrew King Charles X.
- Portrait of Louis XIV By Hyacinthe Rigaud. Painted in 1701, this beautiful painting is the standing portrait of the King of France, Louis XIV. While it looks majestic and later became the official portrait of the King, there is a very interesting story behind how this portrait was made.
- St. Francis of Assisi Receiving Stigmata
- The Rape of The Sabine Women
- The Pastoral Concert
- Minerva Expelling The Vices from The Garden of Virtue
- The Virgin, Saint Anne, and The Child Playing with A Lamb
- The Battle Between Love and Chastity
- La Gioconda
- “The Battles” of The Granicus River
- The Virgin of The Rocks
- St. Michael Overwhelming The Demon
Giotto di Bondone | 1295 – 1300 | Tempura on Wood | Denon Wing, Room 708 If you’re familiar with the Byzantine art style, you may agree that it can be a little boring. The art style relies on “stiff” figures who lack emotion. You can easily identify Byzantine art as it relies heavily on gold leaf, as seen above. If you’ve seen one Byzantine paintin...
Nicolas Poussin | 1637-38 | Oil on Canvas | Richelieu Wing, Room 828 Nicolas Poussin was an Italian from another mamà. He was born in Normandy and schooled in France, but lived most of his adult career in Rome, which he adored. The Rape of the Sabine Womenis possibly the most famous story in Roman history other than the murder of Julius Caesar. Pou...
Titian | Oil on Canvas | 1509 | Denon Wing, Room 711 The Pastoral Concert by Titian is symbolic of many things but it is a fantasy above all else. In a time when most people were illiterate, symbolism in paintings is what constructed stories for observers. If you had been alive in the 16th century, you’d know that the two nude women were magical vi...
Andrea Mantegna | 1500-2 | Oil on Canvas | Dept of Paintings, Room 371 Andrea Mantegna’s depiction of Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtueis a truly epic painting full of symbolism and action, which is why it makes my list. You’ll often read about or watch TV series spelling out the sexual pestilence of the Italian Renaissance with...
Leonardo da Vinci | Oil on Wood | 1503-19 | Denon Wing, Grand Galeriè 710 – 16 The Virgin, Saint Anne, and the Child Playing with a Lambis considered a technical masterpiece for da Vinci, especially at the time of completion. Pilgrims flocked to see it upon completion and have been coming ever since because of its complexities. Take a moment to ent...
Perugino | 1505 | Oil on Canvas | Department of Paintings The Battle Between Love and Chastityis an allegory depicting the internal battle our European ancestors faced. Do you save yourself for a loveless marriage or enjoy sexual freedom now? Modern society does not demand chastity leading up to marriage like it did in the 15th and 16th centuries, ...
Leonardo da Vinci | Oil on Wood | 1503-5 | Denon Wing Room 711 In terms of pure fame, yes, the Mona Lisa belongs in first place on this list. However, in terms of artistic importance, eleven feels like a compromise and I will explain why. It is simply a portrait, which as an art form is not meant to go on to international fame—da Vinci would likely...
Charles Le Brun | Oil on Canvas | Dept. of Paintings, Louis XIV Collection Charles Le Brun was the preferred painter of King Louis XIV who commissioned four paintings of epic proportions. When I first stood in front of one of these four paintings, The Battle of the Granicus River, I immediately thought ofThe Room of Constantine in Raphael’s Stanzei...
Leonardo da Vinci | Oil on Wood | 1483-86 The Virgin Mary sits on “rocks” with three other figures—hence the name. To her right (our left) is John the Baptist kneeling under her protective arm. There is another older figure across from John pointing at him. That is the angel Uriel who is of orthodox decent and considered the “fourth Archangel” in e...
Raphael | Oil on Wood Transferred to Canvas | Grande Galeriè Room 710, 12, and 16 Raphael was one of the most influential artists of the Renaissance. Had he lived longer than 37 years old, he would have accomplished much more. However, his impact was vast for his short time on Earth. Unlike Michelangelo and da Vinci who spent much of their time alo...
Discover the unique place of Women in Art as Subjects and as Artists, through a collection of paintings, sculptures, poses and gazes. Learn about their fascinating stories during an advanced guided tour in the Louvre Museum. See Women in D'Orsay Museum.
- Oath of the Horatii. Jacques-Louis David, 1784. Jacques Louis David’s “Oath of the Horatii” tells the story of an ancient Roman legend of brotherhood, duty, and patriotism.
- The Pastoral Concert. Attributed to Titian, 1509 (some historians attribute it to Giorgione) The Pastoral Concert is a famous Louvre painting attributed to Titian.
- The Wedding at Cana. Paolo Veronese, 1563. The Wedding at Cana is a painting by the Italian artist Paolo Veronese. The massive and complex work depicts the biblical story of the wedding at Cana, where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine.
- The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne. Leonardo da Vinci, 1501 to 1519. The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne is a painting from the workshop of the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci.
Nov 29, 2017 · Featured throughout the 600 pieces shown in 55 buildings and 23 galleries under the museum’s massive white dome, 300 as part of the permanent collection, the women can be viewed in a variety...
Where better than the Louvre to get a sense of these great artworks? The palace is home to some of the world’s most iconic pieces – paintings, sculptures, architectural elements and art objects by famous or anonymous artists of many different origins and eras. And no two masterpieces are alike!
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La Belle Ferronnière ( French pronunciation: [la bɛl fɛʁɔnjɛʁ]) is a portrait of a lady, usually attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, in the Louvre. It is also known as Portrait of an Unknown Woman.
