From the Mona Lisa to the American Gothic, these famous paintings don’t just grace museum walls; they offer a glimpse into the past and define entire generations. Although most of these masterpieces ...

After 28 months, Vincenzo Perugia was arrested for the theft of the Mona Lisa. Shown here is the transfer of the painting from the Italian Ministry of Public Instruction to France. Bettmann / Corbis ...

There’s a scientific secret hiding in one of the most famous paintings of all time. It resides on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, as God gives Adam the first spark of life.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the world’s most famous paintings is now on display at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. Called “Under the Wave off Kanagawa,” this painting has inspired countless artists over the ...

Each plate accompanied by leaf with descriptive letterpress. Illustrated lining-papers. https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball&source ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the world’s most ...