Famous paintings with meaning

The alchemist, hunched over his work, is surrounded by a multitude of instruments in his makeshift laboratory. He is aided in his work by the scholar, who is hunched over a text that reads “Al Ghemist” (meaning “All is lost”), as well as the fool, frantically and futilely feeding air into the fire. The alchemist’s wife stands next to him, watching him throw their last gold coin into the crucible as she searches in vain through her flat purse. Brueghel reveals the conclusion of the story…

Famous artworks - browse amazing paintings and prints by the most famous artists of all time including Van Gogh, Monet, Da Vinci, Vermeer, Munch, Klimt, Kandinsky, Mondrian, and many more

Painters love to include hidden symbols and meanings inside their works, either as pointed messages to specific viewers or simply as signposts to be found by a general audience. Here are six you may have missed.

May 8, 2020 - Check out Top 20 Most Famous Paintings by Rene Magritte. Rene Magritte was a Belgian Surrealist painter best known for creating witty and thought-provoking images. He would often use simple imagery to paint ordinary objects in unusual contexts.

Have you ever wondered what makes a painting famous? Is it the artist's technique, the vivid colors, the evocative theme, or the way it makes you feel? Now imagine combining all these elements and blending them with an extraordinary life story. You get a masterpiece from the unparalleled Vincent Van Gogh. When you hear "Van Gogh famous paintings," your mind likely travels to the enchanting swirls of 'Starry Night,' the vibrant 'Sunflowers,' or the emotionally charged 'The Potato Eaters.'

'The Lovers', (1928)- René Magritte Magritte is a Belgian artist who's art is created to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind. Although the artist has never stated the meaning behind the painting himself, some believe it provokes the idea that even people who are as close as lovers may not truly know each other.

How would history's greatest artists respond to the world we know?

Frida Kahlo's paintings are incredibly famous, but their meanings can remain enigmatic. Here are the stories behind 10 Frida Kahlo paintings.

Turns out Michelangelo, da Vinci, Van Gogh and company were even more brilliant than we've given them credit for.