When we talk about Italian Renaissance art, names like Michelangelo and Raphael often take center stage. But tucked within the folds of this grand history is another luminous talent—Parmigianino, the poetic and unconventional Mannerism painter whose work still captivates hearts today.
Whether you’re an art lover, a curious reader, or just someone who stumbled into the beauty of Parmigianino art, this deep dive into his legacy will leave you inspired.
When we think of the greats from the Renaissance, we often hear names like Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo. But tucked between their legacies is the Italian Renaissance painter who quietly revolutionized the role of women in art—Sofonisba Anguissola.
Johan Tirén (1853-1911) was a distinguished Swedish painter known for his genre paintings with evocative depictions of rural life in Northern Sweden. Born the elder brother of fellow artist Karl Tirén, Johan moved with his family to Oviken in Jämtland when he was seven, where his father assumed the role of Vicar.
Johan initially pursued his education at the Tekniska skolan in Stockholm before advancing to the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts from 1877 to 1880. During his time at the Academy, he earned a Royal Medal in 1880 for his painting “Loki Imprisoned by Æsir.” His work “A Jämtland Legend,” which featured his classmate Anders Zorn as the model for the näck (water spirit), garnered significant public attention when displayed at the Academy.
In this painting, Vincent Van Gogh used tiny dots and thick dashes of colors like yellow, lavender, and green. He painted a place near the Seine River, a spot that many other artists liked to paint too. In the picture, you can see a fisherman wearing blue pants, a yellow-brown shirt, and a black hat. He’s holding a fishing pole in his hand, and he’s standing near the Seine River with a bridge called the Pont de Clichy in the background.
,%201887%20painting.jpeg "Fishing in spring the Pont de Clichy (Asnieres)by Vincent Van Gogh")
Nihâl Chand (1710–1782) was a famous Indian painter and poet known for his beautiful paintings. He worked as the main painter in the royal court of Kishangarh when Savant Singh, also known as Nagari Das, was the ruler.
_Krishna_Celebrates_Holi_with_Radha_and_the_Gopis_1750-60_Boston_MFA-nihal%20chand.jpeg "Krishna Celebrates Holi with Radha and the Gopis, 1750–60 by Nihal Chand")