Discover the Great Masters of Painting

Dive into the world of the most illustrious painter-artists who have shaped art history, from the Renaissance to the Impressionists. Biographies, galleries and art movements await you.

Recommended books on painting

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Unmissable Masterpieces

The most famous paintings in the history of art.

Thematic articles

Analyses, histories and guides to go further in painting and art history.

Les Grands Peintres: Your Virtual Museum

Les Grands Peintres is a virtual museum dedicated to the most illustrious painter-artists in the history of Western art. From the 15th to the 20th century, we invite you to discover the lives and works of masters such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt.

Each artist has a detailed biography, a complete gallery of his works and information on the art movements in which he participated. Whether you are a student, teacher or simply passionate about art, our site offers all the resources to deepen your knowledge of art history. Fascinating articles on painting and art history are also published regularly.

Also explore our pages devoted to art movements: Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, Surrealism... Each current is presented with its definition, characteristics and the artists who embodied it.