PAINTINGS

Christie’s previews Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ prior to auction.

The 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold

The world’s most valuable paintings cost more than some luxury cars, boats, and houses.

15 Facts About Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’

Before the artist created ‘The Starry Night,’ he dedicated himself to the surreal and beautiful wonder of ‘Sunflowers.’

Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent in 'The Duke.'

The Stranger-Than-Fiction Art Heist That Inspired ‘The Duke’

In 1965, Kempton Bunton pleaded “not guilty” to stealing a Goya from London’s National Gallery. He then told everyone exactly how and why he took it.

Prince Charles adds a flourish to a children's painting in Australia in 2018.

Prince Charles’s Watercolors Are on Display in London

Prince Charles, George Bush, and Britney Spears have at least one thing in common: a passion for watercolor painting.

The Night Watch, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1642

Researchers Have Uncovered a Hidden Sketch in Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has found a preliminary sketch of 'The Night Watch' the painter drew directly onto the canvas, giving us new insight into his creative process.

7 Misconceptions About the Renaissance

There are a lot of things we don't quite get right about the Renaissance, including when it actually took place.

12 Illuminating Facts About Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt, known for her intimate paintings of mothers and children, was the only American artist invited to join the French Impressionists.