Rembrandt | Danaë, 1636

Danaë is Rembrandt's painting from the collection of Pierre Crozat which since the 18th century has resided in the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

It is a life-sized depiction of the character Danaë from Greek mythology, the mother of Perseus.

She is presumably depicted as welcoming Zeus, who impregnated her in the form of a shower of gold.

Given that this is one of Rembrandt's most magnificent paintings, it is not out of the question that he cherished it, but it also may have been difficult to sell because of its eight-by-ten-foot size.

Davide Cambrìa, 1986 | Abstract Portrait painter

Italian born, London based artist Davide Cambria is an painter, who originally started his career in architecture. After deciding to venture into painting, Cambria taught himself to do what is now his full-time job. His work has become part of private collections across Europe, United States, Asia and Australia.

Victor Nizovtsev /Виктор Низовцев, 1965 | Fantasy painter

Russian-American artist Victor Nizovtsev /Виктор Низовцев is a masterful oil painter of theatrical figurative composition, fantasy, landscapes, and still life. While his professional art training occurred in Russia, as an artist Victor is a student of rich and diverse experiences. Inspiration for Victor’s art comes from all he sees and touches. It can be Greek mythology, Russian folklore, childhood memories, great Masters of the past, or routine daily life.

For biographical notes -in english and italian- and other works by Victor see Victor Nizovtsev, 1965 ~ Siren song.

Titti Garelli,1948 | Pop Surrealism /Gothic style painter

Titti Garelli was born in Turin, Italy. She studied art at the Turin artistic lyceum, under realist painter Sergio Saroni, and at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts.

An exceptional watercolorist, Garelli exhibits her work at prestigious Italian and international art galleries. Her illustrations are also sought after by publishing houses and leading international marketing firms. An outstanding portrait artist, Garelli employs in her work also the oil, acrylic and pastel techniques.

Denis Sarazhin, 1982 | Realist painter

Денис Саражин was born in Nikopol, Ukraine.

He attended the Kharkov Art and Design Academy, graduating in 2008.

He specialized in painting and was a pupil of Ganozkiy V. L., Chaus V. N., and Vintayev V. N.

Sarazhin was awarded with the 1st Degree Diploma Award for Excellence in Painting from the Ukrainian Art Academy.

Giuliana Lazzerini | Tuscan landscape

Giuliana Lazzerini was born in Seravezza near Pietrasanta in Tuscany. Between 1962 and 1968 she was a student at the Istituto D'Arte Stagio Stagi in Pietrasanta, gaining a Master of Arts Diploma. This was followed by a further four years studying painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara.

Giuliana moved to Yorkshire, England in 1987 and now lives in York.

William Oxer | Classical style painter

William Oxer is a British artist of portraits, portrait commissions, abstracts, landscapes and seascapes, using gold leaf and classical techniques to produce contemporary artwork.

His primary work is in figurative art; portraiture, classical studies of figures and landscape painting, although commissioned work has included large scale abstracts. He paints mainly with acrylic or oil paints on canvas and his style can be immediately recognised as romantic and classical.

Vu Cao Dam | Modern Figurative painter

Vũ Cao Đàm (1908-2000) was a Vietnamese painter.

He was one of the alumni of Victor Tardieu's École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine in Hanoi in the 1930s, along with Mai Trung Thứ, Lê Phổ and woman painter Lê Thị Lựu to emigrate to France and make a career in Paris.

Childhood

Vũ Cao Đàm was born on January 8, 1908 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A member of a large Catholic family, the artist was the fifth of fourteen children.

His father, Vu Ding Thi, was an intellectual and talented artist who excelled in Chinese calligraphy at an early age.