Explore the legacy of the Medici family through its most influential figures, from Cosimo the Elder to Catherine de' Medici.

The Medici family was a powerful and influential dynasty that dominated the political, economic, and cultural life of Florence and much of Italy from the 15th to the 18th century. Known for their ...

When choosing the best camera for portraits, several key factors come into play. The right lens is essential for achieving flattering focal lengths and creating a beautifully blurred background, but ...

Artist Sheean (@studiosheean) creates live watercolour portraits on the evening. Email [email protected] ... On display until March 9 will be La Sala Grande: Giorgio Vasari per Cosimo I De’ Medici, a ...

The portrait now looms over Mr ... who was himself commissioned by Cosimo I de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, to copy an earlier original. Homer Watson’s Ontario landscape is one of the ...

Rather than a formal entrance in a royal car, the princess stepped off the minibus holding hands with a little girl as the school trip arrived at the National Portrait Gallery. The head teacher ...

so it is unsurprising that this little head carved from mammoth ivory is likely the earliest personal portrait in the world. Many artifacts from Dolní Věstonice, including this sculpted head ...

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WASHINGTON — The portraits of former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and retired Army Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were removed from the Pentagon after Defense ...

The first lady has long had a feud with the magazine, which snubbed her from appearing on its cover. News Reporter News Reporter [email protected] Got a tip? Send it to The Daily ...