Francesco del Cossa, ‘April’ (detail) - 1471 Fresco. Schifanoia frescoes at the Schifanoia palace, Ferrara. Just in case you are seeking some spiritual protection from the current pandemic, you might do worse than consult St. Sebastian, the patron saint for protection...

Georges Seurat, ‘Les Poseuses’ (The Models) - 1886-88 Oil on canvas, 200 x 250cm. Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia. Interesting idea that Waldemar Januszczak had in his recent Art Mystery programme on Seurat and his painting in the Barnes Collection ‘Les Poseuses’ (The...

Annibale Carracci, The Butchers Shop - circa 1583 Oil on canvas, 190 x 271cm. Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford. “Three high-value paintings have been stolen in a burglary at Christ Church Picture Gallery in Oxford, police said. Thames Valley police said burglars...