Some of the most famous artworks are portraits. From Leonardo Di Vinci's Mona Lisa to Edvard Munch's The Scream, the feelings and emotions in portraits are endless. There are portraits of saints, royalty, self-portraits, and many others. In this gallery, the viewer will find a variety of portraits, from a variety of artists.
Ginevra de' Benci, Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474 - 1478, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Although this portrait by Leonardo Di Vinci is not as famous as Mona Lisa, it is still a prized piece. The viewer can sense that the woman painted, a widow, is wealthy due to her clothing.
The Scream, Edvard Munch, 1910, From the collection of: The Munch Museum, Oslo
This portrait by Edvard Munch shows the viewer that this man is angered or nervous. Edvard Munch's use of color shows his talents.
Charles I (1600-49), Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1635 - Before June 1636, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK
This portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck shows King Charles I in three positions. It is believed that Van Dyck got his inspiration from a portrait by Lotto which was also in the King's collection of art.
Saint Francis of Assisi, Raphael, c. 1502, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
This portrait by Raphael, one of the great artists of his time, is a portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi. This portrait is one of the panels in the 'Colonna altarpiece.' It is now held in New York.
American Gothic, Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942), 1930, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Wood's American Gothic portrays his dentist and sister as Father and daughter. The portrait shows the Father's labor and the daughter domestic ways, which made it become an instant success.
Self-Portrait at 53 Am Strom in Warnemünde, Edvard Munch, 1907, From the collection of: The Munch Museum, Oslo
This is a self-portrait by Edvard Munch. This photo was taken of Munch at 53 AM Strom in Warnemünde. Munch uses an effect of transparency to symbolize himself.
Portrait of May Sartoris, Frederic Leighton, c. 1860, From the collection of: Kimbell Art Museum
The Portrait of May Sartoris by Frederic Leighton was apart of the Aesthetic Movement. After Leighton met Adelaide Sartoris, he painted her daughter, May, in a way to depict her morality and beauty.
Anxiety, Edvard Munch, 1894, From the collection of: The Munch Museum, Oslo
This portrait also by Edvard Munch shows the same lady from The Scream. The bodies in the portraits look like ghosts coming toward the viewer.
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