The Renaissance marked a turning point in the perception of the human body. While the body was often stylised and dematerialised in the Middle Ages, Italian draughtsmanship set new standards between...
The book "Bellsissimo! - Italienische Malerei von der Gotik bis zur Renaissance" offers a comprehensive insight into the rich history and culture of Italian painting. It begins with a greeting from...
Maarten van Heemskerck, a Dutch painter and draughtsman of the 16th century, travelled to Rome between 1532 and 1536, which had a lasting influence on his artistic career. This trip was part of a...
“Do you know the land where the lemons bloom?” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe begins one of his most famous poems with these words, and they could also be the prelude to “The...
Lanvin is one of the most prestigious fashion houses in the world, known for its elegant and refined haute couture. The founder of Lanvin was Jeanne Lanvin, who was born in Paris in 1867. She started...
