John Melhuish Strudwick | Pre-Raphaelite painter

John Melhuish Strudwick (1849-1935) studied at the Royal Academy Schools, where he was not a successful student. Following this, he worked as a studio assistant to Burne-Jones and Stanhope. The influence of Burne-Jones is clearly visible in his work. Stanhope was a highly talented individual in his own right, however, and his paintings may be judged on their own considerable merits.

Pier Augusto Breccia, 1943 | Hermeneutic painting

So far Pier Augusto Breccia held around 60 one-man-shows, produced 1150 works and about 700 of his works have been purchased by Collectors all over the world.

Because of his very personal style and his original philosophy, he is actually considered and recognized as the "father" of "Hermeneutic Painting".

Pier Augusto Breccia was born in Trento (Italy), the son of Elsa Faini of Trento and Angelo Breccia of Porano (Orvieto).

Since 1948 he has been living in Rome, where he has pursued the full curriculum of studies.

Rett Ashby, 1961 | Plein Air painter

“As I paint, I recall memories from my youth, visiting relatives and playing in barns and old houses. I enjoy the history of old houses in the rural west and researching the history of those who lived there. My oil paintings represent this history, both my own and that of others, as I strive to capture the fundamental beauty that is inherent in these rural lands and structures” - Rett Ashby.

Rembrandt | Danaë, 1636

Danaë is Rembrandt's painting from the collection of Pierre Crozat which since the 18th century has resided in the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

It is a life-sized depiction of the character Danaë from Greek mythology, the mother of Perseus.

She is presumably depicted as welcoming Zeus, who impregnated her in the form of a shower of gold.

Given that this is one of Rembrandt's most magnificent paintings, it is not out of the question that he cherished it, but it also may have been difficult to sell because of its eight-by-ten-foot size.

Davide Cambrìa, 1986 | Abstract Portrait painter

Italian born, London based artist Davide Cambria is an painter, who originally started his career in architecture. After deciding to venture into painting, Cambria taught himself to do what is now his full-time job. His work has become part of private collections across Europe, United States, Asia and Australia.