Art

Soldiers of fortune yet passionate lovers of art—the Gonzagas were a typical product of Renaissance Italy. By F.M. Godfrey.

Da Vinci's scientific observations proved inseparable from his intentions as a painter, Kenneth Clark writes. But as a disciple of experience ahead of his time, the impracticability of Da Vinci's visions would come to haunt him.

Thomas Balston profiles John Boydell, Lord Mayor of London in 1790, who created the first great printselling business in Britain, and could count Reynolds, Romney, Fuseli, Benjamin West, and Wright of Derby among the artists who worked for him.

F.M. Godfrey sifts through diverse depictions of Italy's Renaissance family.

Christopher Lloyd documents some lesser known companions on the great voyager's journies.

Geoffrey Grigson places the great English landscape artist in historical context.

Charles Mauricheau-Beaupré surveys the broad sweep of history occupants of the Palace of Versailles have witnessed, and makes a case for its rehabilitation.

Denys Sutton sees the revolutionary work of French artists reflected in the Spring of Nations.

W.R. Jeudwine accounts for the patrons, masters and masterpieces of the Northern Renaissance

Doreen  & Geoffrey Agnew relate the tale of Lawrence's Waterloo Collection, his tour of Europe, and portraits of contemporary political heavyweights