Dr Robert Bohanさんのイラストまとめ

Chagall managed to work his way around the insidious anti-semitism of Russia & succeeded in the city. From 1908-10 he studied under the great Léon Bakst. In 1910 he met Bella, his love & future wife. He followed Bakst to Paris (1910)

Chagall’s genius was mood & colour. Picasso admired him for the latter. He has also been pigeon-holed as the greatest Jewish painter of his time - he was clear he saw life from a universal perspective & not just from his own heritage. His was the voice of humanity triumphant

Mantegna’s work fascinates due to his constant attempt to place biblical events within an archaeologically accurate context - representative of Renaissance learning. His Madonnas are, however, some of the most beautiful examples of Maternal lovey

The Triumphs of Caesar (1484-92) are 9 works by Mantegna which have been described as his masterpiece. They were painted for Mantua but acquired by Charles I of England in 1629. They have been badly degraded over time but are still an impressive reconstruction of a Roman Triumph

Three of his greatest works are mythological Parnassus (1497), Triumph of the Virtues (1499-1502) & Minerva (1502). Parnassus & the Triumph were for the important patron Isabella d’Este’s study. They have bewitched ever since their creation.

One great interest of his was grisaile paintings. They are designed to look like carved stone & reflect on his interest in antiquity. These include David & Goliath (1490-5), Samson & Goliath (c1500), Judith with Head of Holofernes (1495) & Judgement of Solomon (c1500)

Mantegna sought to explore the emotion of events in the bible. His works of the Madonna & Child achieve great warmth & love. Madonna of the Cherubim (1485), Madonna of the Cave (1488-90) & Ecce Homo (c1500)

In 1460 Mantegna was appointed Court artist by Ludovico III Gonzaga at his Ducal Court in Mantua. There he created frescoes in the Camera degli Sposi, Ducal Palace, Mantua (1465-74). These document the Duke & his Court. His oculus is one of the triumphs of the Renaissance

The San Zeno Polyptych (1457-60) is another work where Mantegna’s research is apparent. A particular feature are the garlands, inspired by Roman sarcophagi. It was the first major Renaissance work in Verona & he is believed to have designed the frame.

St Sebastian (1457-8, 1480 & c1490) was painted by him at least 3 times. These show his development & growing confidence. His interest in Roman architecture & a desire to show an antique vista are apparent. So too is increased emotion as he sought to paint spiritual suffering