Polish artistAgnieszka Nienartowiczuses oil paints to create incredibly realistic portraits of women.
But these aren’t just any women, they are women shown with elaborate tattoos.
Draped across their backs are incredibly detailed compositions inspired by classical art.
At the time, she was a recent art school graduate showing immense promise.
Each piece is imbued with a keen sense of spirituality that reflects Nienartowicz’s own sensibilities.
That miniaturism contrasts with her ability to create the human form and clothing in a remarkably realistic manner.
“Purple Ribbon” after Hieronymus Bosch
Thus, each canvas is a masterclass in oil painting.
Agnieszka Nienartowicz is known for her detailed oil paintings of women with tattoos.
Purple Ribbon after Hieronymus Bosch
The spectacular tattoos are based on pieces of classical art.
“Purple Ribbon” (detail) after Hieronymus Bosch
The Unveiling
The Last Judgment after Anton Moller
And often selects Biblical scenes for her tattoos.
“Purple Ribbon” (detail) after Hieronymus Bosch
“The Unveiling”
“The Last Judgment” after Anton Möller
“Mary Magdalene’s Tears” after Guido Reni
“God’s Sheep” after Hans Memling
“God’s Sheep” (detail) after Hans Memling
“The Fall of the Rebel Angels” after Pieter Bruegel the Elder
“The Fall of the Rebel Angels” (detail) after Pieter Bruegel the Elder
“The Last Judgment” (detail) after Anton Möller
“Mary Magdalene’s Tears” (detail) after Guido Reni
“The Unveiling” (detail)
