Oil Painting
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- Detailed Description
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Overview and quickfacts
Oil painting is a traditional form of painting that uses oil-based paint to create an image. The paint is applied to a canvas or other support, and the artist may use a variety of techniques to create the desired effect. Oil painting has a long history, dating back to the early Renaissance. It is a popular form of painting, and many famous artists have used it to create their masterpieces.
The art style is also known as: Oil painting synonyms include: canvas, art, masterpiece, oil on canvas, and painting.
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) 2. Robert Campin (1375-1444) 3. Hans Memling (1430-1491) 4. Rogier van der Weyden (1399/1400-1464) 5. Petrus Christus (1410/1420-1475/1476) 6. Dieric Bouts (1415-1475) 7. Dirk Bouts (1400-1475) 8. Gerard David (1460-1523) 9. Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) 10. Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) 11. Matthias Grünewald (1470-1528) 12. Hans Baldung (1484-1545) 13. Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515-1586) 14. Titian (1488-1576) 15. Tintoretto (1518-1594) 16. Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) 17. Jacopo Bassano (1510-1592) 18. El Greco (1541-1614) 19. Caravaggio (1571-1610) 20. Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639) 21. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652/1653) 22. Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) 23. Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) 24. Rembrandt (1606-1669) 25. Frans Hals (1582-1666) 26. Jan Steen (1626-1679) 27. Vermeer (1632-1675) 28. Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) 29. Pieter de Hooch (1629-1684) 30. Willem Kalf (1619-1693)
1. The Hay Wagon – American painter Andrew Wyeth – 1937 2. Christina’s World – American painter Andrew Wyeth – 1948 3. The Madonna and Child – Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci – 1472-1475 4. The Last Supper – Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci – 1495-1498 5. Mona Lisa – Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci – 1503-1506 6. The Birth of Venus – Italian painter Sandro Botticelli – 1486 7. Primavera – Italian painter Sandro Botticelli – 1482 8. The Annunciation – Italian painter Sandro Botticelli – 1489-1490 9. The Calling of Saint Matthew – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1599-1600 10. The Sacrifice of Isaac – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1603 11. Bacchus – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1595 12. The Taking of Christ – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1602 13. Judith Beheading Holofernes – Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi – 1612-1613 14. The Lute Player – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1596 15. The Musicians – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1595 16. The Boy with a Basket of Fruit – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1593 17. Saint John the Baptist – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1604 18. The Entombment of Christ – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1603 19. The Conversion of Saint Paul – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1601 20. The Death of the Virgin – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1606 21. David with the Head of Goliath – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 22. The Crowning of the Virgin – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1604 23. The Adoration of the Magi – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1603 24. The Adoration of the Shepherds – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 25. The Nativity – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 26. The Seven Works of Mercy – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1607 27. The Crucifixion of Saint Peter – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1601 28. The Raising of Lazarus – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 29. The Flagellation of Christ – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1607 30. Saint Matthew and the Angel – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1602
Detailed Description
Oil painting is a technique in which pigments are bound with a medium of drying oil, such as linseed oil, to create a durable paint film. The advantages of this technique are its versatility and depth of color. Oil paints can be used on a wide range of surfaces, from traditional canvas to modern plastics. They can also be mixed with other media, such as watercolors, to create unique effects. Famous oil painters include Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Vincent van Gogh. Some of the most famous oil paintings are The Mona Lisa, The Night Watch, and The Starry Night. Oil painting is a popular choice for artists because it allows them to create richly-colored, detailed works of art. If you’re interested in trying your hand at oil painting, be sure to purchase high-quality paints and brushes, and take your time to practice the techniques. With a little patience and practice, you can create beautiful oil paintings of your own.
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Known Artists
1. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) 2. Robert Campin (1375-1444) 3. Hans Memling (1430-1491) 4. Rogier van der Weyden (1399/1400-1464) 5. Petrus Christus (1410/1420-1475/1476) 6. Dieric Bouts (1415-1475) 7. Dirk Bouts (1400-1475) 8. Gerard David (1460-1523) 9. Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) 10. Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) 11. Matthias Grünewald (1470-1528) 12. Hans Baldung (1484-1545) 13. Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515-1586) 14. Titian (1488-1576) 15. Tintoretto (1518-1594) 16. Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) 17. Jacopo Bassano (1510-1592) 18. El Greco (1541-1614) 19. Caravaggio (1571-1610) 20. Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639) 21. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652/1653) 22. Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) 23. Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) 24. Rembrandt (1606-1669) 25. Frans Hals (1582-1666) 26. Jan Steen (1626-1679) 27. Vermeer (1632-1675) 28. Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) 29. Pieter de Hooch (1629-1684) 30. Willem Kalf (1619-1693)
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. The Hay Wagon – American painter Andrew Wyeth – 1937 2. Christina’s World – American painter Andrew Wyeth – 1948 3. The Madonna and Child – Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci – 1472-1475 4. The Last Supper – Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci – 1495-1498 5. Mona Lisa – Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci – 1503-1506 6. The Birth of Venus – Italian painter Sandro Botticelli – 1486 7. Primavera – Italian painter Sandro Botticelli – 1482 8. The Annunciation – Italian painter Sandro Botticelli – 1489-1490 9. The Calling of Saint Matthew – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1599-1600 10. The Sacrifice of Isaac – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1603 11. Bacchus – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1595 12. The Taking of Christ – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1602 13. Judith Beheading Holofernes – Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi – 1612-1613 14. The Lute Player – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1596 15. The Musicians – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1595 16. The Boy with a Basket of Fruit – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1593 17. Saint John the Baptist – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1604 18. The Entombment of Christ – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1603 19. The Conversion of Saint Paul – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1601 20. The Death of the Virgin – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1606 21. David with the Head of Goliath – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 22. The Crowning of the Virgin – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1604 23. The Adoration of the Magi – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1603 24. The Adoration of the Shepherds – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 25. The Nativity – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 26. The Seven Works of Mercy – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1607 27. The Crucifixion of Saint Peter – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1601 28. The Raising of Lazarus – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1609 29. The Flagellation of Christ – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1607 30. Saint Matthew and the Angel – Italian painter Caravaggio – 1602
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