Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Execution of Lady Jane Grey
In my podcast this week I talked about this painting by Paul Delaroche. I love the satin look of her dress. So tragically beautiful. Read about it at the National Gallery website here: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/paul-delaroche-the-execution-of-lady-jane-grey
Episode 016: Lady Jane Gray
New episode on the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey. Intrigue and deception by her parents cost poor Jane her life.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Episode 015: Arty Schmarty
A brief introduction to the painters who painted the portraits we still look at today aka 16th Century English Art in 11 minutes :)
Supporting Artistic Materials
For my episode on art in 16th Century England.
The Storm by John Donne, referring to Nicholas Hilliard, miniature painter extraordinaire, and bad money manager.
Internet Shakespeare Editions info on art in Renaissance England.
Nicholas Hilliard at the V&A.
Portrait miniatures at the V&A.
Hans Holbein on the BBC's YourPaintings database.
The Storm by John Donne, referring to Nicholas Hilliard, miniature painter extraordinaire, and bad money manager.
Internet Shakespeare Editions info on art in Renaissance England.
Nicholas Hilliard at the V&A.
Portrait miniatures at the V&A.
Hans Holbein on the BBC's YourPaintings database.
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| Trippy Hans Holbein portrait with weird 3D skull |
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| Portrait of a Man with a Black Hat - John Bettes |
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| George Gower's Armada portrait of Queen Elizabeth. |
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| Nathaniel Bacon's landscape - the first British landscape painted |
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| Nathaniel Bacon's Cookmaid with Still Life of Vegetables and Fruit |
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