Favorite Paintings

[nehmeth]

Rembrandt's Prodigal Son

 

[ClayDeath]

 

[tented]

More Caravaggio ...

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Judith Beheading Holofernes

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Narcissus

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Supper at Emmaus

 

[Moxie]

I like that Rembrandt did so many self-portraits. I saw this one in Amsterdam many years ago, and I was struck by how "modern" it was, in that the face is mostly in shadow.

 

[kskate2]

Here's another Kinkade I like. It's called Evening on the Avenue

 

[ClayDeath]

this thread rocks.



I have been enjoying it.

 

[Moxie]

I actually prefer this version of Judith beheading Holofernes, by Artemisa Gentileschi:

Obviously influenced by Caravaggio, but so much more dynamic. (Not mysterious, given the subject, as it was painted by a woman.)

 

[shawnbm]

I always find it lovely yet saddening when folks refer to the great art concerning Judith, Tobit, the Archangel Raphael, etc. Such great biblical stories and images, but, sadly, most Protestants don't know about them because their leaders cut those books out of the Bible used by Protestants around the world. Thanks for posting these great works of art, though, as they are so vivid and moving.

 

[nehmeth]

Here's another Kinkade I like. It's called Evening on the Avenue

Another great one. A huge talent that will be missed.

 

[kskate2]

Definitely Nehmeth. They have a couple of his paintings that have the original signature on them. Since he died last year you know they upped the price to something ridiculous.

 

[shawnbm]

I like Kincade too. He has a distinct style and that is what a good artist is able to convey.

 

[tented]

After mentioning Bruegel in the ATP forum, I was reminded of this thread. It's time to revive it, starting with some Bruegel.

"Netherlandish Proverbs", 1559, Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

 

[tented]

"Landscape with the Fall of Icarus", c. 1558, Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

 

[tented]

"The Triumph of Death, or Swiss Landscape After Rafael Nadal Wins His 17th Major", c. 1562, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

 

[tented]

And now a few Van Gogh portraits:

"Portrait of Paul-Eugène Milliet, Second Lieutenant of the Zouaves", 1888, Van Gogh.

 

[tented]

"Portrait of Doctor Felix Rey", 1889, Van Gogh.

 

[tented]

"Madame Roulin Rocking the Cradle (La Berceuse)", 1889, Van Gogh.

 

[Kieran]

Isn't Van Gogh the most unusual, expressive and distinctive painter of them all? I don't think I ever seen one of his that I didn't love, and I never saw any of the ones you posted, Tented. He shows himself to be a remarkable portraitist, using the background to suggest mood or drama...

 

[shawnbm]

I can't tell you all how much I have enjoyed this thread. It is marvelous to see all these wonderful paintings--some of them (for me) for the first time. Anyone have any favorites by Jackson Pollack?

 

[tented]

Isn't Van Gogh the most unusual, expressive and distinctive painter of them all? I don't think I ever seen one of his that I didn't love, and I never saw any of the ones you posted, Tented.

Yeah, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Caravaggio are my favorites.

He shows himself to be a remarkable portraitist, using the background to suggest mood or drama...

Good observation. With him, you could even argue the background is the subject of a portrait.

I can't tell you all how much I have enjoyed this thread. It is marvelous to see all these wonderful paintings--some of them (for me) for the first time.

Hi Shawn. I'm glad you're continuing to enjoy this thread. It's fun to see works by great painters for the first time.

Anyone have any favorites by Jackson Pollack?

I've never been much of a fan, so I must not get it. For years I couldn't understand what people saw in Rothko, then bam! One day it all clicked, and I think he's a great painter. Maybe the same will happen with Pollack.