The 5 most recognized painters in the world of art

His style and outstanding works continue to fascinate the art world, filling the most important museums. They were great masters of their time, founders of artistic movements and currents that changed the history of art forever.

These are the best painters ever.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), was a Spanish painter, possibly one of the most famous painters in the world, but he is certainly the most famous painter of the 20th century. In addition to his artistic merits as one of the leaders of the cubist movement, his high price on the art market and stories about his turbulent love life have contributed to his popularity.

Some of Picasso's most famous paintings are:

"Guernica" (1937).

"The Ladies of Avignon" (1907).

"The Three Musicians" (1921).

"Portrait of Dora Maar" (1937).

Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), was a very prominent Dutch painter, he is a figure of the Post-Impressionism current, the followers of his art sympathize with the expressive interpretation of the motifs of his paintings, the bright colors, his loose brushstrokes and his personal story full of drama, with a series of ups and downs between passion for art, commercial failure and madness.

Some of Van Gogh's most famous paintings:

"The Starry Night" (1889).

"Cafe terrace at night" (1888).

Series: Self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh.

Claude Monet (1840-1926), was a French painter, and another favorite of art aficionados. It is a reference to the Impressionist art movement, even the artistic name of the movement comes from his painting "Impression, sunrise" (1873), Monet's paintings are recognized as the purest examples of this style, this painter has the support academic because of its importance in the history of art.

Some of Monet's most famous paintings:

The series of «Paintings of Water Lilies».

The series of paintings of the «Portal of the Cathedral of Rouen».

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Da Vinci was a painter, sculptor and innovator, an Italian artist, he was a great visionary of the possibilities of art and science.

Some of his drawings and paintings are among the most famous in the world, but his popularity goes beyond his achievements in the realm of artistic practice. An exceptional historical figure, surrounded by an aura of mystery that the entertainment industry has gained, increasing his fame.

The most famous paintings of him are:

"Mona Lisa" (1503-1506).

"The Annunciation" (1472-1475).

"The Virgin of the Rocks" (1485).

"The Last Supper" (1495-1497).

"Vitruvian Man" (c. 1487).

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), was an Italian painter famous for the naturalism of his sacred paintings and the theatrical use of chiaroscuro, highly influential in the development of the Baroque. In his artistic life he was not without criticism, since he used beggars as models, but his paintings were extremely realistic, which is why he always had artistic commissions. He died at age 38 while on a trip, and it is not certain whether he died of illness or was murdered.

Some of Rembrandt's most famous paintings:

"The vocation of Saint Matthew" (c. 1599-1600)