The paintings should cover the entire vaulting of the church ... based on a central plan, being popularised in the Baroque era. Here, it was no longer necessary to direct the gaze of the worshippers ...

Guido Reni was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. Best known for his commissioned frescos in chapels and for his oil paintings of biblical and mythological scenes, Reni’s work is characterized ...

The oil paintings are believed to be by Dutch artist ... Bellotti also made his name as a painter in the Baroque period, though less is known about him. He was given commissions and patronage ...

Lasting for 150 years, the Baroque period of architecture, music, and art influenced churches, palaces, mansions, and civic ...

Caravaggio's revolutionary style helped anticipate the Baroque period. However the sudden end ... until the early 20th century, when his art was rediscovered by historians. The master's Mary ...

Here are some of Usha Vance's looks during the inauguration festivities so far.