Basil Hallward refuses to exhibit Dorian Gray's portrait due to his own self-expression. He meets Dorian Gray at Lady Brandon's salon two months ago. Dorian Gray is described as charming but sometimes thoughtless
Painted between 1503-1506 for Francesco del Giocondo's wife Lisa Gherardini. Commissioned to celebrate birth of their second son Andrea. Model likely Lisa del Giocondo, though alternative theory suggests Isabella d'Este
Born in Augsburg around 1497, Holbein studied under his father in Augsburg. Moved to Basel in 1515, becoming a painter and printmaker. Created murals, designed stained glass, and illustrated books for Johann Froben. Painted portraits of Erasmus, making him an international artist
Born in Antwerp around 1582, moved to Haarlem during Spanish occupation. Studied under Flemish émigré Karel van Mander. Became member of Haarlem Guild of Saint Luke in 1610. Painted portraits of wealthy citizens and institutional figures. Died in Haarlem in 1666, receiving unusual city pension
Picasso painted monochromatic blue and blue-green works between 1901-1904. Period may have started in Spain or Paris in 1901. Inspired by Casagemas's suicide in Paris in February 1901. Picasso's psychological state worsened during this period
Born in Bologna in 1552 to painter Prospero Fontana. Trained by her father and later under Denis Calvaert. Became first female career artist in Western Europe. Married Count Gian Paolo Zappi in 1577, supporting her artistic career