Renaissance Rebellion
in Miniature Form
Original oil paintings that pack all the punch of those grand 15th-century masterpieces.
Just in sizes that actually fit on your bookshelf.
Original oil paintings that pack all the punch of those grand 15th-century masterpieces.
Just in sizes that actually fit on your bookshelf.
I'm Nicola, a Norfolk-based artist and art teacher with a slightly rebellious mission: to bring the drama and beauty of Renaissance art into your home without the museum price tag.
Each miniature oil painting is created using traditional chiaroscuro techniques—the same dramatic light and shadow mastered by Caravaggio and the Old Masters. But instead of grand canvases, I work in intimate scales, from 2x1" to 8x6".
Every piece is housed in an authentic vintage Rococo frame, hunted down from Norfolk's antique shops. Because honestly, minimalism is overrated.
One-of-a-kind originals available now
A vibrant study of the human eye, capturing the intricate patterns of the iris with bold, expressive colors. Renaissance chiaroscuro technique meets contemporary color exploration. The ornate gold frame enhances the dramatic impact.
A dramatic study of a death hawk moth, rendered in rich oils with intricate detail of wing patterns and texture. The chiaroscuro technique brings out the mysterious beauty of this nocturnal creature. Housed in an authentic vintage frame.
A memento mori rendered in traditional Renaissance style. The dramatic interplay of light and shadow across bone structure demonstrates classical chiaroscuro technique. A contemplative piece that brings Old Master aesthetics to miniature scale.
Commission a one-of-a-kind miniature painting tailored to your vision. From subject selection to frame pairing, we'll create something uniquely yours.
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