Lawrence Alma-Tadema was once one of the most sought-after painters in Europe during the 19th century for his pictures depicting the stern rulers and handsome youth of ancient Greece and Rome. The ...

Well-acknowledged in his time, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema brought scenes from ancient history to life in his decadent paintings. During the earlier stages of his artistic career, he started by depicting ...

Travelers to the Netherlands might consider a stop in the town of Leeuwarden in the northern part of the country, just several hours by car or train from Amsterdam, for a major retrospective of ...

When the excavations at Pompeii were first placed on a scholarly archaeological footing in the 19th century, brothers Fausto and Felice Niccolini were close at hand and ready to respond.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. One of art's guilty pleasures is a secret fondness for the work of Sir ...

A British man discovered the painting he inherited is actually a “lost” work by a famous Victorian painter that could be worth up to $450,000. The art’s owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently ...

Victorian-era critic John Ruskin called him the “worst painter of the 19th century.” Another critic thought a cigar box was Victorian-era critic John Ruskin called him the “worst painter of the 19th ...

A guest on Antiques Roadshow stunned viewers and expert Rupert Maas after refusing to sell a portrait believed to be among the most valuable paintings ever featured on the show. The artwork, a ...