An image of "St Francis in Meditation", created by Caravaggio, c. 1606 (Oil on canvas, 128 x 97 cm).

An image of "St Francis in Meditation", created by Caravaggio, c. 1606 (Oil on canvas, 130 x 90 cm).

An image of "Noli me tangere", created by Polidoro Da Caravaggio, c. 1625 (Fresco).

See the artwork located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. This resource brings the images to you. Just click on the room or topic and see background information and a link to the image.

This site has a brief biography of the Baroque Era movement with links to hundreds of artists and images from different museums.

Kids learn about the Baroque Art movement and its major artists such as Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Velazquez on this site.

Read extensively about the history of the period and the life and works of the artists.

This site from the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation provides a brief overview of the Rococo Period. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.

Large reproduction and information about "The Calling of Saint Matthew."

A post-Renaissance painter, Artemisia Gentileschi was the only woman of her time to consistently and successfully tackle religious and historical scenarios on canvas. Use this resource to learn about her famous paintings as well as her...

This site is a very brief overview of the history and of the basics of realism. Includes a section in French.

An image of "Guardian Angel with Sts Ursula and Thomas", created by Cecco Del Caravaggioz (Oil on canvas, 208 x 106 cm).

An image of Issac Hayes.