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Brighten up dark January with our one-a-day selection of works of art chosen and introduced by the Observer’s art critic

Hockney is at his best when in front of his sitter, with the simplest, time-honoured tools, expertly coordinating his hand and his eye

The “Mona Lisa” has given up a secret

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 46 per cent know next to nothing about legendary painters or their notable works

Often overshadowed by his contemporary Rembrandt, the 17th-century Haarlem artist is revealed to be a genius of the telling portrait in this first showcase of his work in 30 years

Evaldo expected to score in Maharaja's Cup. False rails in position. Races start with postponed last race. Indradhanush Plate: Rembrandt, Mighty Swallow, Seventh Samurai. Jayanagara Plate: Ruling Dynasty, Dear Lady. Valaroso Plate: Spirit of the Rose, Ultimate Striker, Copper Sunrise. Aunty Pip Plate: Natural Fly, California Gold, Infinite Grace. K.T.…

Comprehensive collection of the 17th-century painter’s work aims to place him alongside Rembrandt and Vermeer, but his technically brilliant paintings are weirdly soulless

Mysuru races: Amreli set to score in Civil Services Trophy (1,200m). False rails (7m) from 1,600m to winning post. Best: Amreli. Double: Multisided-Rembrandt. Jkt: 2,3,4,5,6; Mini Jkt: 3,4,5,6; Tr (i): 1,2,3; (ii): 4,5,6. #Amreli #CivilServicesTrophy #Mysuru #Multisided #Rembrandt #FalseRails #Jkt #MiniJkt #Tr #Races #Score #WinningPost

The pioneering Black portrait artist Barkley L

Because of his tumultuous, Netflix-ready life story and the groundbreaking nature of his art, Caravaggio is one of those marquee names in art history like Rembrandt, Monet or Picasso.

One Rembrandt has been stolen four times, and works by Van Gogh, Munch and Picasso have also been targeted by criminals