The Jester in the Midst of War – Art of the Week: Stańczyk or, The Sad Clown by Jan Matejko – Journal Entry #14

A few days ago, I was sitting in my room wondering what artwork I should study this week. All of a sudden, an old painting that I used to adore came to mind. I haven’t studied this painting in a while, nor did I know much about it from the start. I would love to share with you all the wonderful things I learned about this week's painting. Let’s jump in!

Art and Martyrdom- Art of the Week: Francisco De Goya’s The Third of May 1808 (Execution of the Defenders of Madrid) – Journal Entry #11

As I was thinking about what artwork I should discuss for this week, I decided to pay some homage to my dad. A painter that my dad enjoys and knows so much about is Francisco De Goya. Today, I would like to share one of my favorite paintings from my dad’s favorite Spanish painter!  Let's jump in, shall we?

Art of the Week: Diego Velázquez’s Crucifixion of Christ – A Painting that Still Impacts Me. Journal Entry #8

When I first stumbled upon this painting at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, I was starstruck. When my eyes locked onto Velázquez's painting, I began to tear up. This depiction of Christ was brutal, haunting, and yet incredibly beautiful. My tears were bittersweet like the painting; that's when I knew that this painting would forever be a part of me. I can't wait to share it with you guys. Let’s jump in, shall we?