Amsterdam, Netherlands

The world has been abuzz this week at the discovery/authentication of a painting by Vincent van Gogh that had long languished in a Norwegian attic (top image). Entitled ‘Sunset at Montmajour,’ the piece was painted near Arles in the South of France in 1888, during the time many consider to be the famous Dutch Impressionist’s most productive period.

Earlier this summer I came across a great link… The Google Art Project is a collaboration with museums large and small, classic and modern, world-renowned and community-based from over 40 countries. Together they have contributed more than 40,000 high-resolution images of works ranging from oil on canvas to sculpture and furniture. Some paintings (like The Starry Night) are available in ‘gigapixel’ format, allowing you to zoom in at brushstroke level to examine and appreciate the incredible detail of these masterpieces. In addition to the high-resolution images, each artwork also features expertly-narrated videos, audio guides, viewing notes, detailed information, maps and more. It’s a remarkable online resource and one that’s worth exploring, here.

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