I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Religious art is not my favorite. Gasp! Shock! Dismay! I know. But other Love Remains. “The Virgin and Child”, The Master of Klosterneuberg, c.1335 Masterpieces Certain works created during the Renaissance are, no doubt rightfully considered masterpieces. I am thankful to have seen a great many of these esteemed classics with my own eyes. Prior to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, it was a commonly accepted belief that through ... View the Post

ey So many of you loved the Favorite Ladies of the Getty and inquired if there were any favorite gentlemen. I aim to please so here is Favorite Men of the Getty. This is The Ransom by John Everett Millais, circa 1860-1862. Millais is one of my favorites of the Pre- Raphaelite painters. Favorite Men of the Getty I adore the fact that Millais’ mother created the costumes for his models to wear. Even down to the sweet velvet slippers. (Don’t overlook the glistening ribbon created with a ... View the Post

I have now begun my senior year in college. Yes, I just turned 48 on Saturday. #nevertoolate My emphasis of study is art history which was why I was so thrilled to recently visit The Getty. Here are a few of my Favorite Ladies of the Getty. Portrait of the Marquise de Miramon, née, Thérèse Feuillant, Jacques Joseph Tissot, c. 1866. Favorite Ladies of the Getty Tissot is one of my favorite French painters. He is a master of detail. Yet for all of the information available on this painting, ... View the Post