Portrait painting has always been considered a special art of capturing the lifestyle and social atmosphere of its time. Throughout the centuries and all painting styles, wonderful works of art have been created in likenesses of famous and equally unknown characters, conveying a quiet understanding of the lifestyle and attitude to life of their time.
This art form has been known since antiquity and after phases of rather rigid portraits of mostly only great rulers until the 14th century, portrait painting blossomed in the times of the High Renaissance and the static-stiff mode of representation now gave way to a natural-realistic and more relaxed interpretation. Since then, the oil technique has dominated this art form, enabling the artists of the various epochs to produce a particularly lifelike character image and a comprehensive depiction of the essence of the person portrayed.
Portrait painting also fulfilled an increasingly important social function from the early 16th century onwards. Portraits of rulers and commemorative portraits were in great demand and were often copied by lesser-known artists. Portrait painting also played an important role in the wedding market of royal and noble houses, and in many cases portrait painters were sent out to produce likenesses of potential marriage candidates.
Even the invention of photography in the mid-19th century could not diminish the importance and popularity of portrait painting for a long time, and even Impressionism, which moved art further and further away from a realistic mode of representation, still left the portrait enough room for new forms of representation.
It was not until the increasing professionalization and commercialization of photography at the end of the 19th century and the development of art sliding further into abstraction that the portrait in painting was then rendered meaningless at the end of the 19th century.
Find here with us the highest quality art prints of the most famous and beautiful portraits of all eras from painting and photography.
Portraits
Portrait painting has always been considered a special art of capturing the lifestyle and social atmosphere of its time. Throughout the centuries and all painting styles, wonderful works of art have been created in likenesses of famous and equally unknown characters, conveying a quiet understanding of the lifestyle and attitude to life of their time.
This art form has been known since antiquity and after phases of rather rigid portraits of mostly only great rulers until the 14th century, portrait painting blossomed in the times of the High Renaissance and the static-stiff mode of representation now gave way to a natural-realistic and more relaxed interpretation. Since then, the oil technique has dominated this art form, enabling the artists of the various epochs to produce a particularly lifelike character image and a comprehensive depiction of the essence of the person portrayed.
Portrait painting also fulfilled an increasingly important social function from the early 16th century onwards. Portraits of rulers and commemorative portraits were in great demand and were often copied by lesser-known artists. Portrait painting also played an important role in the wedding market of royal and noble houses, and in many cases portrait painters were sent out to produce likenesses of potential marriage candidates.
Even the invention of photography in the mid-19th century could not diminish the importance and popularity of portrait painting for a long time, and even Impressionism, which moved art further and further away from a realistic mode of representation, still left the portrait enough room for new forms of representation.
It was not until the increasing professionalization and commercialization of photography at the end of the 19th century and the development of art sliding further into abstraction that the portrait in painting was then rendered meaningless at the end of the 19th century.
Find here with us the highest quality art prints of the most famous and beautiful portraits of all eras from painting and photography.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meisterdrucke
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
At Meisterdrucke, you have the fascinating option to visualize the artwork you configured directly in your own space. For a tailored preview, simply upload a photo of your room and let the artwork appear on it. If you visit us via a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet, our augmented reality feature brings the image to life and seamlessly projects it into your space. An experience that uniquely combines art and technology.
Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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9586 Finkenstein am Faaker See
Austria
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