The Love You Never Had

The story of the women in the orbit of King Philip of Spain, and especially his second wife, Elisabeth Farnese.

Narrowly art historical – but also philosophical and political – aspects of the life story of Surrealist painter Remedios Varo.

A learned and witty article describes the many self-portraits painted by Sofonisba Anguissola, often with self-promotional intent.

The D&G show at Milan’s Palazzo Reale pays homage to femininity and Sicily, in an apotheosis of Italian style.

The intriguing and little known youthful works of the artist Élisabeth Chaplin, painted in the Florentine countryside.

The collection of jewelry by René Lalique assembled by his friend and patron Calouste Gulbenkian.

Hearst Castle’s Roman Pool, a sumptuous creation by Julia Morgan, serves as a metaphor for the spirit of California.