"But what is it then that sits in my heart, that breathes so quietly, and without lungs-- that is here, here in this world, and yet not here?" --Mary Oliver, "The Leaf and the Cloud" (excerpt)
Russian artist Yaroslav Gerzhedovich's paintings are classically dark often monochrome and surreal creations. Featuring barren fields, ancient structures, and fantastical compositions Gerzhedovich's paintings transfix the viewer. The haunting imagery is created on paper with acrylic, pencil, ink, and occasional digital manipulation.
Carl Gustav Carus (3 January 1789 - 28 July 1869) was a German physiologist and painter, born in Leipzig, who played various roles during the Romantic era. A friend of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, he was a many-sided man: a doctor, a naturalist, a scientist, a psychologist, and a landscape painter who studied under Caspar David Friedrich.
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Beware of Crimson Peak
There’s something so eerie and breathtaking about the places that haven’t seen a human for longer than they can remember. Sadly, in our increasingly urbanized world, there are not many corners left like this.
The Visionary, 1904 by Serafino Macchiati (1861-1916)
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Judith with the Head of Holofernes (ca.1633-37, detail) Francesco Cairo
Gustave Dore (1832-1883) created the most popular illustrations and engravings in history. He reminds me of the top character actors of all time—you know their work, but you don't know their names. Gustave Dore was the most famous living artist in the world during his lifetime.
Kai Fine Art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world.
Even in medieval times they had stories and legends about people with extraordinary gifts - saints and warriors with special powers. Here is our list of ten superheroes from the Middle Ages.
Kay Nielsen is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.
To protect her reign, the empress set a clever trap for Princess Tarakanova—a royal imposter whose true identity remains a mystery.
Rosalie Lettau (based Germany) - 1: Whisper 2: Offering 3: Ritual 4: Lure from Coven series, Drawings: Pencil, +Digital
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Quando si pensa alla prima donna della storia si pensa ad Eva. Dal punto di vista cristiano è la verità. John William Waterhouse “Pandora”, 1896 Secondo la mitologia e la storia greca l…