Theme

Serene in art

Water Lilies by Claude Monet
Water LiliesClaude Monet, 1906Is this serene pond a reflection of our inner world?
The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli
The Birth of VenusSandro Botticelli, 1485Venus rises from the sea, full-grown and radiant.
Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci
Lady with an ErmineLeonardo da Vinci, 1490Leonardo's mysterious muse, lost in thought with her ermine
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande JatteGeorges Seurat, 1884Is this a snapshot of a perfect day or a snapshot of a perfect illusion?
The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio
The Calling of Saint MatthewCaravaggio, 1609Will you answer the call?