Below are the works that have reached such a level of popularity, based on the level of information searches of Internet users on today’s most popular search engines:
The Mona Lisa”
It is not surprising that this is the top work as the most famous painting in the world. “Mona Lisa” depicts a mysterious woman with a smile that holds many mysteries. However, up to now, people have learned some specific information about this work.
The person appearing in the painting is said to be a woman named Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a merchant. lives in Florence (Italy) – Mr. Francesco del Giocondo. This work represents an innovation in painting at that time because it is one of the first portrait works that focuses highly on the character.
Before that, portraits were often Place the character in an elaborate setting and the artist is very elaborate in depicting the setting in addition to portraying the character. The work was first displayed in the Louvre museum in 1804.
Little known: Before the 20th century, “Mona Lisa” was still little known. But in 1911, a former museum employee stole the painting, which was lost for two years. It was the theft that made the work in question gradually become famous in popular culture and since then it has been considered the pinnacle work of Renaissance painting.
The painting ” The Last Supper”
Leonardo da Vinci is the only artist to appear twice on this list. The work “The Last Supper” was made during a period when religious visions were still the dominant theme in painting. The painting “The Last Supper” depicts the last time Jesus had a meal with his apostles. This is a giant mural measuring 4 6 x 8 8m.
Little known fact: The mural has gone through many changes in times because people It is impossible to move the work anywhere to protect its safety amid the conflicts that once broke out. The work was also exposed to the sun and rain during World War II, when the church roof protecting the area with the mural was hit by a bomb.
The painting “Full Night” stars”
This abstract painting is a typical example of Van Gogh’s unique style and way of applying the brush. The impressive blue and yellow colors combined with the images depicted with swirling lines make the scene in the painting dreamlike and have fascinated art lovers for decades.
Little known fact: Van Gogh was living in a mental hospital located in Saint-Rémy, France when he made this painting. He was inspired by the scene that opened in front of his room window in the hospital.
The painting “The Scream”
< p>In 2012, a version of “The Scream” made in pastel material sold for nearly 120 million USD at an auction.
Just like the “Mona Lisa” There are two versions of “The Scream” that were stolen twice (in 1994 and 2004). Information about the thefts made the public know more about the work. Later, both stolen versions were rediscovered.
Little known: According to the original idea when creating the work of artist Edvard Munch The character appearing in the work does not make a scream but is trying to cover his ears so as not to hear the screams echoing from the surrounding context.
This work is inspired by a story. The artist’s own experience when he was walking at sunset in Oslo, the strange red sky at that time, overwhelmed him greatly.
The painting “Guernica”
< p>This is the oldest painting on this list, depicting the town of Guernica (Spain) being attacked by air during the Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939). The work is imbued with Picasso’s own style and depicts the horrors of war. This is a prominent anti-war painting in the 20th century.
Little known fact: The work “Guernica” was once transferred to the Museum of Art Metropolitan Modern in New York America during World War II to ensure the safety of the work. Picasso requested that the work be kept there until the situation in Spain stabilized. The work officially returned to Madrid in 1981.
The “Kiss”
The work belongs to Gustav Klimt’s “golden period”, he depicts two his characters in impressive costumes and two life-sized figures immersed in their kiss. With this work, Klimt affirms that love is the heart of human existence. The work is done with full charm and fascination.
Little known: Klimt’s works are very valuable on the market. In 2016, American television queen Oprah Winfrey sold the work “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II” by artist Gustav Klimt in 1907 for 150 million USD, with a profit of 60 million USD compared to the price when she bought it.
The painting “Girl with a pearl earring”
This work is often compared to the “Mona Lisa”. In fact, “Girl with a Pearl Earring” is not an authentic portrait but a type of painting depicting a fantasy character with adapted elements based on the artist’s inspiration.
This masterpiece of oil painting impresses with its strange simplicity. The girl wearing a blue and yellow scarf and “oversized” pearl earrings is the highlight image of the work that appears prominently on the dark background.
Little known: When the Mauritshuis museum underwent renovation from 2012 to 2014, the work was displayed in many countries around the world, wherever it went, it attracted great attention and became even more famous.
The painting “The Birth of Venus”
This is the oldest painting to appear on this list. The work may have been ordered by a nobleman who loved painting in Florence (Italy) at that time. At this time Botticelli became interested in Greek myths and at the beginning of Renaissance painting he created a beautiful Venus.
Little things know: The painter Botticelli made strong innovations compared to contemporary artists through this work. First of all, he made his works on canvas instead of on wood as was the habit of many artists of his time.
Second, nudity was still a rare subject at that time, and he portrayed Venus. demonstrated pioneering boldness that went beyond the norm. Not only that, the large-sized work of Venus appearing in the center position further shows Botticelli’s boldness.
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Madrid is the only city that appears on this list twice, it has the work “Guernica” (mentioned above) and the painting “The Maids”. This is the most famous work in artist Diego Velázquez’s career and is also the largest large-sized work in his career.
The complexity of the work’s composition has attracted critics. peace and public interest for centuries. The work both depicts life in the Spanish Royal Family and is a self-portrait of artist Velázquez, who is the character appearing in the left corner.
Little known: The work was ordered by King Philip IV of Spain, who reigned from 1621 to 1665. The work was displayed in the Spanish Royal palace until 1819, when it was transferred to public display. displayed at the Prado museum.
The painting “Creation of Adam”
This is the most famous work of art in Michelangelo’s painting career. The fresco located on the ceiling of the chapel depicts Christ and Adam stretching out their arms, their two fingers almost touching each other.
Adam’s figure shows another aspect of Michelangelo’s talent. is his understanding of the human body. Michelangelo is also known for his statue “David”, one of the most famous sculptures in the world.
Little known:
Little known:
strong> The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was once smoky after centuries of people lighting candles inside the chapel. After a long restoration process that ended in 1989, people were surprised to see the bright and impressive original colors that Michelangelo used for the work.
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