Color Inserts
Jacopo Tintoretto. The Annunciation, 1581–1582. This masterpiece of the artist’s maturity beautifully illustrates his use of naturalism to create realistic scenes that powerfully suggest the presence of the divine. ©CAMERAPHOTO/ART RESOURCE, N.Y.
Diego Velázquez. Mars, c. 1639. Velázquez wittily depicts the ancient god of war contemplating his frustrations in love. THE ART ARCHIVE/MUSEO DEL PRADO MADRID/ALBUM/JOSEPH MARTIN
Veronese. The coronation of Esther as Queen of Ahasuerus, ceiling decoration in the Church of San Sebastiano, Venice, painted c. 1556. ©CAMERAPHOTO/ART RESOURCE, N.Y.
Jean-Antoine Watteau. Gilles, 1717. Although typical in style, this later depiction of a standard commedia dell’arte character reflects the artist’s more mature vision in the contrast between the character’s festive dress and melancholy expression. THE ART ARCHIVE/MUSÉE DU LOUVRE PARIS/DAGLI ORTI (A)
Women and Art. Clara Peeters, Table with Pitcher and Dish of Dried Fruit. THE ART ARCHIVE/MUSEO DEL PRADO MADRID
