Girl with the Red Hat is one of Johannes Vermeer’s smallest works, and it is painted on panel rather than on his customary canvas. The girl has turned in her chair and interacts with the viewer through her direct gaze.
University Park, 1988: 220, 239 fig. 9-22, 240 fig. 9-23 (X-ray), 241 fig. 9-24 (
After learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting in his native Leiden, Rembrandt van Rijn went to Amsterdam in 1624 to study for six months with Pieter Lastman (1583–1633), a famous history painter. Upon completion of his training Rembrandt returned to Leiden.
University Park, PA, 1997: no. 1-7, repro. 1998 Gibson, Sarah S. "Adultery."
In this panel Bosch shows us the last moments in the life of a miser, just before his eternal fate is decided. A little monster peeping out from under the bed–curtains tempts the miser with a bag of gold, while an angel kneeling at the right encourages him to acknowledge the crucifix in the window.
University Park, Pa., 2012: 190, fig. 82. 2014 Vinken, Pierre and Lucy Schlüter
This tour offers vivid descriptions of specific works on view in the East Building. Though designed for people with vision loss, this tour is a useful tool for guided looking for all visitors.
Stop The Greek Slave, Hiram Powers Historian Ka’mal McClarin of the National Park
An artist, an ecologist, a poet, a chef, a ballet dancer – and more! Discover notable people exploring the many stories revealed in art from the National Gallery’s rich collections. Set your own pace by selecting as many tour stops as you like, in the order you choose. Just enter the track number below, press go, then press the play button when the tour stop appears. Don’t forget your headphones!  Made possible by a grant from the Alice L. Walton Foundation
Stop The Greek Slave, Hiram Powers Historian Ka’mal McClarin of the National Park
New York: The Frick Collection; University Park: The Pennsylvania State University
After the Reformation had brought social and political upheaval to Germany, creating an unfavorable climate for artists, Holbein moved to England in 1526. He first painted for Sir Thomas More’s circle of high servants of the crown and then became painter to the King himself, Henry VIII.
University Park, Pennsylvania, 2011: title page, 157-158, color fig. 83. 2014
Titian’s goddess of love and beauty conjures the sense of touch. Observing her flushed cheek, one can almost feel its warmth.
University Park, PA, 2010: 17, 21-31, 38-39, 48-49, 127. 2012 Paglia, Camille.
Orphée depicts many tragedies, but songwriter Dom Flemons finds the joy in it: it resolves in the beautiful scene of two lovers embracing. Flemons pairs it with the tranquil Blue Butterfly. The instrumental song helps the emotional weight sink in.Â
And the two lovers sitting on the park bench in the city is just such a beautiful
Mellon Fellow, 2007–2009 Points, Lines, Encounters: The Paintings of Lee Ufan and Park
