In the past, there has been a considerable number of inspiring and respected artists. Below are similarities and differences in some of their works. Michelangelo’s David versus Bernini’s David: Similarities: 1) The two images are a representation of David, the biblical character. 2) Both photos capture his confidence, concentration, strength, beauty, and heroics. 3) Both artists incorporated a lot of humanism and naturalism in their work. 4) The images have an emphasis on David’s physical fitness. 5) The sculptures accurately depict the events that took place during the battle. Differences: 1) Michelangelo, David, completed his work in 1501-1504, while Bernini David, completed his piece more than a century later 1623-24. 2) Michelangelo’s sculpture is nude while Bernini’s statue has a rob covering. 3) Michelangelo’s, photo shows David moments before he engages the battle. His facial expression looks very intense and he looks as if he is in deep thoughts about his next move. Bernini’s, sculpture shows David’s movement right before he attacks Goliath. 4) The main attraction in Michelangelo image is its perfect human form (tilted head, serious face, strong legs, and flexing arms). Bernini’s leading center of attraction is its attention to the movement. The positioning and flow of the hands, arms, and legs attract viewers to feel as if they are in a battle scene. 5) Michelangelo’s image pose is Contrapposto, that is most of the weight is on one foot. While Bernini’s sculpture pose depicts, David poses in motion.

Leonardo and Caravaggio’s “The Last Supper”: Similarities: 1) both paintings have a point of symmetry. 2) They all try to give a clear description of the event. 3) In both pictures the main center of attraction is Jesus 4) both pictures capture the confusion and anxiety of the disciples as they listen to Jesus last words. 5) The two paintings ensure that despite their dramatic reaction by the disciples there is a sense of order on the scene. Differences: 1) Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci art was painted at 1495 – 1498 AD during Last Supper by Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, 1601 AD.  2) Leonardo’s painting is horizontal and symmetrical. Caravaggio’s art is squared. 3) Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci has the same number of people on both sides of Jesus while Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, 1601 has two figures on Jesus’ right and one figure on Jesus’ left.  4) Leonardo da Vinci’s painting is in bad condition mainly because he used dry plaster while Caravaggio’s painting is clear because he used wet plaster. 5) Caravaggio’s portrait shows Jesus with only three of his disciple’s while Leonardo’s photo shows Jesus with twelve of his disciples.

Portrait of Baldassare verses Beret’s portrait: Similarities: 1) Figures in both pictures are well dressed. 2) Both figures are wearing fur coats. 3) The two artists did well to show emotions in the facials. 4) Both artists incorporated a lot of humanism in their work. 5) Both highlight the historical examples of quality artistic skill.  Differences: 1) Portrait of Baldassare, 1514–1515 AD has a light background while Beret’s painting has a darker background. 2) Portrait of Baldassare has less shaded fabric than the Turned-Up Collar painting. 3) Turned-Up Collar painting is an oil canvas painting while Portrait of Baldassare uses a dry plaster. 4) Baldassare’s portrait has a smoother and more delicate texture than Beret’s picture. 5) Baldassare Castiglione was painted in, 1514–1515 AD while Beret and Turned-Up Collar in 1659 which is more than a century.

The images on the right have less lighting than those on the left. There are fewer emotions expressed by pictures on the right mainly because of light. Shape and size of space (positive and negative) are utilized well. In conclusion, every artist has a unique style of expressing their work which may be similar or different from others.

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