Tag: Charles V

Artists of Northern Europe, Flemish primitives, Renaissance, The Hapsburgs

The influence of Renaissance learning on the visual arts

Melanie V Taylor

When undertaking a study of both European history and art history, it is essential to understand the way people of that period thought.  It is one of the first things you are taught at university and for this you do need to delve into the classical texts and understand the various major events that affected all… Continue reading The influence of Renaissance learning on the visual arts

Artists of Northern Europe, Flemish primitives, Portraiture, Royal Portraits, Subjects for discussion, Symbols and emblems

Solve the puzzle of this 16th century painting for a £5,000 reward!

Melanie V Taylor

Recently I was contacted by Susan Abernathy suggesting I might be able to help the owner of this painting who has owned the panel for the past thirty odd years and is still none the wiser as to who painted it, what it commemorates, who is portrayed and where it has been until it was… Continue reading Solve the puzzle of this 16th century painting for a £5,000 reward!