Masterpieces Of European Art

Introduction

Europe is full of art, culture and history. I highly recommend that people travel to Europe and see some of its masterpieces.

The Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, within the Vatican City. It is famous for its frescos painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. It was commissioned by Pope Julius II, who intended it to be his burial place as well as a monument to himself and his family. The chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV who restored it after damage caused by fire in 1483.

The Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It is a portrait of a woman, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century. The painting hangs on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

The Mona Lisa was never meant for public display; it was kept inside private collections until 1815 when Napoleon Bonaparte bought it from King Francis I (who commissioned it). After Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, he sold this masterpiece back to King Louis XVIII who returned it to its rightful place at Chateau de Fontainebleau where it remained until 1804 when Napoleon took over again and moved all works from Fontainebleau into his residence at Malmaison near Paris before selling them off two years later during his second exile on Elba Island off Italy’s west coast.”

The Last Supper

The Last Supper is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It is housed in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. The painting was commissioned by Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, to be the focal point of his new dining hall.

The work is a fresco (painted directly onto wet plaster) and measures 8′ x 10′.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a historic castle in London, England. It was founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 to guard the city from invasion and attack by sea. The Tower has been used as a prison for high-profile prisoners including Queen Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More and Guy Fawkes. Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Britain with over 2 million visitors per year.[1]

Michelangelo’s Pieta

The Pieta is a marble sculpture by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. It depicts the body of Jesus lying on his mother’s lap after the Crucifixion, but it also represents many things more. This piece is considered to be one of the greatest masterpieces of European art, and as such it has been studied extensively by historians, artists and scholars alike for centuries now.

The statue was commissioned by Cardinal Jean de Billheres who wanted to give it as a gift to King Louis XII of France after he returned from his military campaigns in Italy. However when he saw it being completed he was so moved by its beauty that he decided not only would he not take possession of this statue but also ordered that no other person could do so either!

When we look at Michelangelo’s Pieta today we see an image which has become synonymous with grief: Christ lying dead upon his mother’s lap; Mary still holding onto hope despite everything she has gone through already…

Da Vinci’s Last Supper, in Milan

The Last Supper is a fresco painting on the wall of the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. It was completed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1498 and depicts Jesus Christ and his Apostles during the Last Supper.

Da Vinci’s work is admired not only for its technical accomplishment, but also for its expressive qualities and rich iconography. The figure of Christ has an air of calmness about him as he sits at table with his disciples; however, there is tension in the posture of John whose hand reaches out toward Christ’s shoulder as if to comfort him or warn him about something that has just happened off-camera (or perhaps both).

The Duomo at Milan Cathedral and its magnificent interior.

The Duomo at Milan Cathedral and its magnificent interior.

This cathedral is the fifth largest in the world, and it took almost six centuries to build. Its architect was Bramante, who also designed St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome; Leonardo da Vinci worked on this project as well but left before completion due to his other commitments (which included painting The Last Supper).

The dome of this cathedral can be seen from far away–it’s huge! You can climb up inside it if you like; there are stairs leading up through each corner of its base until they meet at an opening where light streams down into your eyes as if by magic!

Travel Europe, learn about its art and history.

Traveling to Europe is a great experience. You can learn about its rich history and culture, which has influenced art throughout the world. The museums and cathedrals are full of masterpieces that tell stories about how Europeans lived in different times of their history.

You should definitely visit these places if you have time during your trip! They will help you get a better understanding of European culture, so don’t miss out on them!

The art itself is also worth looking at because it shows us what people thought was beautiful back then–and we still find some things beautiful today (or not). It’s interesting how tastes change over time! And finally, architecture plays an important role in conveying meaning through space: buildings reflect certain ideas about society through their design or decoration; sometimes even just walking around town will give insight into what life was like at different periods in history

Conclusion

We hope this article has inspired you to travel to Europe and see some of its amazing art. If you want to learn more about the works we covered here, check out our source links below!