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Sarah Schumann was a German painter. She concentrated on painting and in 1953 had her first solo exhibition at Zimmergalerie Franck in Frankfurt am Main. She joined the women's group "Bread and Roses". During that time she worked on three films by director Helke Sander. In 1977 she was one of the initiators of the exhibition Female Artists International 1877-1977 in Frankfurt am Main and painted large portraits of women.
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Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto was an Italian painter, a significant figure in the Venetian school, and one of the most notable artists of the late Renaissance. Born in Venice in 1518, Tintoretto was known for his rapid painting technique and bold brushwork, which both fascinated and sparked debate among his contemporaries. His early aspirations were evident when he was briefly apprenticed to Titian, a relationship that ended abruptly due to a clash of personalities or Titian's possible jealousy of Tintoretto's talent. Despite this setback, Tintoretto's self-driven studies, particularly his admiration for Michelangelo's drawing and Titian's coloring, shaped his artistic development.
Tintoretto's body of work is distinguished by its dramatic gestures and muscular figures, set in dynamic compositions with a masterful use of perspective and lighting, hallmarks of the Mannerist style. His paintings are celebrated for their emotional intensity and theatricality, elements that prefigured the Baroque movement. Among his numerous contributions to art and culture, Tintoretto's work in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice stands out, showcasing his skill in creating narrative and spiritual depth across a vast series of canvases dedicated to biblical stories and the life of Christ.
Significant works by Tintoretto include "The Last Supper" at San Giorgio Maggiore, which exemplifies his innovative approach to this traditional religious subject, and "The Miracle of the Slave," demonstrating his ability to convey divine intervention with dynamic realism. His legacy extends beyond his death in 1594, with his influence resonating in the works of later artists and contributing to the development of Baroque art.
Tintoretto's dedication to his craft and his unique approach to painting made him a pivotal figure in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period. His works are housed in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, continuing to inspire and captivate audiences with their intensity and beauty.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Tintoretto's oeuvre represents not only a high point of Venetian painting but also a bridge between eras in art history. His innovative techniques and expressive style offer rich insights into the evolving aesthetics of his time.
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Jakob Emanuel Handmann was a Swiss painter specialised in portrait painting. He was a contemporary of the Swiss painters Anton Graff, Jean Preudhomme, Angelica Kauffman, Johann Jakob Schalch, Johann Caspar Füssli and his son Johann Heinrich Füssli.
Benno Rafael Adam is a German animalist painter.
He began his fine art studies under the tutelage of his father, the balloonist painter Albrecht Adam. He masterfully depicted hunting dogs and horses, especially scenes of hunting wild animals. Benno Adam also illustrated several textbooks and manuals on livestock breeding.
Benno's son Emil Adam also became an artist.
Eduardo Chillida is a Spanish sculptor, graphic artist and printmaker known for his monumental abstract works.
Werner Gilles was a German artist.
He was a member of the Bauhaus school of art and design. After arriving on the Italian island of Ischia in 1932, Gilles found inspiration for painting. In his oil paintings and watercolors, the artist depicts the cheerful and menacing aspects of this primitive landscape and captures its basic nature.
