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Kerigan Pickett
Kerigan is a writer and art historian from Iowa. She holds a BA in Art History from the University of Northern Iowa with a minor in History and a Museum Studies certificate. She interned at her local historical society before she launched her website, Gilded Histories, which serves as a platform for freelance writing services, genealogical research services, and her latest published work. She is passionate about art, history, and writing, with a special love for Tudor England.
Education:University of Northern IowaBA Art History (History Concentration)Expertise:Articles by Kerigan Pickett
Lucas Horenbout’s introduction of miniatures to the English art market earned him the prestige of being the highest-paid artist at the Tudor court.
Paul Delaroche is a French artist who created captivating history paintings to be exhibited at the Salon in Paris.
John Bauer’s illustrations are a breathtaking example of Swedish folklore art of the early 20th century. They are whimsically beautiful and marked by tragedy.
Dido Elizabeth Belle lived an unusual life as an aristocratic woman of color in 18th-century England.
Queen Elizabeth I needed to use symbolism in her portraits to maintain her power as Queen of England through artistic propaganda.
The Ghent Altarpiece has a tumultuous history of theft and destruction, yet it is still here today.
The term masterpiece has changed throughout the centuries, first appearing in 13th-century France as a requirement for guild admission.
The Annunciation has been a commonly depicted biblical tale throughout art history. Here are 10 works of art showing the famous story.