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Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) was a pivotal figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of English painters, poets and critics that sought to challenge the conventions of art and literature during the Victorian era. Rossetti, the son of Italian expatriates, had a deep appreciation for his heritage, which influenced both his art and poetry. Initially studying at the Royal Academy and later at the King's College School, Rossetti's early career was marked by a fusion of artist...

Rubens, Peter Paul Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prolific Flemish Baroque painter, renowned for his exuberant and dynamic compositions that often celebrated themes of mythology, history and religious subjects. Born in Siegen, Germany, Rubens spent much of his formative years in Antwerp, where he became a master in the guild of Saint Luke. His deep understanding of classical art, coupled with the influence of the Italian Renaissance, particularly the works of Titian and Caravaggio, shaped his distinctive s...

Botticelli, Sandro Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510), born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi in 1445, was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance. Botticelli's works are revered for their delicate beauty and poetic quality, capturing the spirit of his era. He was born in Florence, a city brimming with artistic innovation, which influenced his development as an artist. Botticelli trained under the Florentine painter Fra Filippo Lippi, whose influence is evident in Botticelli's graceful figures and ...

Bruegel the Elder, Pieter Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) was a highly influential Flemish painter and printmaker, known for his detailed landscapes and depictions of peasant life. Born in Breda, in the Duchy of Brabant (now The Netherlands), Bruegel is often celebrated for his masterful ability to capture the daily life and customs of his time. Bruegel trained under the painter Pieter Coecke van Aelst and later joined the Antwerp Painter's Guild. His early works include detailed drawings and engravings, sho...

El Greco El Greco, born Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614) was a renowned painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. Originating from Crete, which was then part of the Republic of Venice, El Greco began his artistic journey by training as an icon painter, steeped in the traditions of Byzantine art. In 1577 he moved to Spain, where he lived and worked until his death. His name, which means 'The Greek', was a nod to his heritage as he rose to prominence in Spain. El Greco’s ...