Oil paintings were a popular artistic medium during the Renaissance period. The era gave birth to some of the most esteemed painters such as Monet, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli. Historians point out that oil paintings were first created in the 5th century in Asia. However, it became a very popular painting style in the 1500s throughout Europe.
Using oil enables painters to exercise more control over color hues and tones. Moreover, it permits the artist to create long-lasting effects by applying different oils. At Victoria Vintage 1st Art Gallery, we recreate some of the most famous oil canvas paintings for you to admire and adorn in your home.
Here are five famous paintings to consider:
1. The Birth of Venus
This is one of the most popular pieces of art arising from the Italian Renaissance period. Created in 1483, the subject is mythological, featuring the birth of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, also referred to as Venus in Roman mythology. The painting features Venus in the centre, Zephyr, the wind god on the left who carries Aura, another female goddess. This painting was appreciated for its lifelike appearance and detailed imagery.
2. The Last Supper
One of the most notable famous paintings of Jesus, depicts a very emotional moment when Jesus reveals himself to his followers and that one of them would betray him. Created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1495 and 1498, the work is a large mural created on the inside wall of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Italy.
3. Impression Sunrise
Painted by one of the most famous Impressionists, Claude Monet, it is one of the most beautiful paintings created by him. Created in 1872, the work became incredibly popular because it aptly captured the early morning sunrise depicted in a dimly lit harbour, making its presence among boaters and local fishermen.
4. The Taking of Christ
Painted by Michelangelo Merisi da Carvaggio in 1602, this canvas painting is well known for its unparalleled depiction of darkness and light. This painting aptly captures the Carvaggio’s mastery of dark and light and is hailed as one of the best oil masterpieces to be created. The paints portrays Chris’s most agonising moment, when he was apprehended by the Jewish hierarchy.
5. The Mona Lisa
Perhaps the most talked about oil painting on Earth, is Leonardo da Vinci’s The Mona Lisa. Painted between 1503 and 1519, the painting portrayed the wife of a wealthy banker living in Florence, Italy, Francesco delGiocondo. Da Vinci created his famous art work on a wood panel and used several oil-based paints to create one of the most memorable works of art in the world. The Mona Lisa is arguably the most visited and reproduced canvas painting in the world.
If you are an ardent admirer of famous artists from the Renaissance and their masterpieces, you can now enjoy their art in your home. We can reproduce works by Vincent Van Gogh, Renoir, Klimt, and many more. At Victoria Vintage 1st Art Gallery we are the gateway to owning your favourite masterpiece.
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