October 19, 2006 • 50m
Michelangelo Merisi left his birth town of Caravaggio in the north of Italy to study as an apprentice in nearby Milan. In 1593 he ...Read more
October 26, 2006 • 50m
Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th century Rome. Hi...Read more
November 2, 2006 • 50m
Born to a family of millers in Leiden, Rembrandt left university at 14 to pursue a career as an artist. The decision turned out to...Read more
November 9, 2006 • 50m
Born to a wealthy Parisian family, Jacques-Louis David was aged seven when his father was shot dead in a pistol duel. Brought up b...Read more
November 16, 2006 • 50m
One of Britain's most celebrated artists, Turner showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and entered the Royal Academ...Read more
November 23, 2006 • 50m
Born in Groot-Zundert, The Netherlands, Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland a...Read more
November 30, 2006 • 50m
Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso's many styles and prolific work rate have marked him out as one of the most recognised artists of t...Read more
December 7, 2006 • 50m
Born in Dvinsk, Russia (now Daugavpils, Latvia) Rothko moved with his family to Portland, Oregon in 1913. His painting education w...Read more