This is Arguably the World’s Most Beautiful Library
If it is not the most beautiful library in the world, it certainly ranks in [...]
The Keen Perception of Fra Filippo Lippi
A lesser-known luminary of the early Italian Renaissance was Fra Filippo Lippi whose painting of [...]
The Charming Innocence of Grandma Moses and Her Art
She must have been a real hoot. The American artist known as Grandma Moses was [...]
A Gorgeous Castle Built by a Madman
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria (Southern Germany) predates the creation of the modern movie industry, but [...]
Who Taught Leonardo to Paint?
His name was Verrocchio (sounds like Pinocchio). That’s the short answer to our title question. [...]
Awesome Sculptures in a Philadelphia Train Station
A train station isn’t exactly the kind of place you would be expected to slow [...]
The Unconquered Fortress of a Mighty Archangel
“Mont Saint-Michel has broken the English siege!” cried the messenger as he galloped into the [...]
Saint Michael’s Mystical Sword across Europe
[This article is a sequel to the 9/19/21 email newsletter, "See the Unconquered Fortress of [...]
The Greatest Stained Glass Artist You’ve Never Heard Of
Harry Clarke was his name. He was an absolute master at creating wonder with bits [...]
Is Beauty Really In the Eye of the Beholder? (Part 1)
On a trip to New York City last year, I went with a friend to [...]