The Vintage Pin-ups of Handiedan

While not overly sexual there's clearly a sense of eroticism in the work of Hanneke Treffers, alias Handiedan. Her art is a mixture of Japanese Shunga and vintage pin-ups, all wrapped up in these flamboyant “Jugendstil” decorations.

The Erotic Portraiture of Michael Berkowitz

The erotic photography, or as he describes it himself "Erotic portraiture", of Michael Berkowitz is quite unique. It has this typical decorative vintage style, something you will love or hate, and dresses up his models in these amazing costumes.

The Voyeuristic Nudes of Edgar Degas

The impressionist painter Edgar Degas is probably most well known for his portrayal of dancers obscured by layers of tulle and crinoline. His paintings of Paris in the mid to late 1800's reflected the life that he saw around him.

The beautiful women of Berkowitz

His beautiful women, all dressed up in handmade costumes and jewelry, reveal themselves in a lush decor, inspired by 19th century French postcards. This theatrical setting, rich in texture and decorative elements, are giving his work that typical vintage look.

Venus, the Goddess of Love

The goddess Venus is the Roman version of Aphrodite from Greece. Many of the Roman Gods were based upon the Greek pantheon, adjusted or reinvented, and Venus is no exception to the rule. In many ways the Roman version is a copy of Aphrodite.

The Lupanare Brothel

When I visited Pompeii for the first time the "Lupanare" was on top of my list, one of the biggest and most luxurious brothels of the ancient city. The Brothel has been opened again ( fall 2006 ) after an extensive restoration of it's wonderful erotic fresco's.

Through Gay eyes, male statues

I can remember a discussion in our art history class, yeah ages ago, about ( nude ) male statues created by renaissance masters. Michelangelo for example, or a bit later by baroque masters like Bernini.

Sexual Anatomy by Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was not only a gifted artist and inventor, he was also an observer and scientist, studying the human anatomy extensively. His anatomical studies, often commented by himself in text or in small drawings.

Pre Inca erotic art

The Greek and Roman culture produced quite some erotic imaginary on vases, wall frescos and statues, covering the whole sexual arena, from straight to gay. But erotic art was not limited to Europe, in ancient times, the Inca created some heavy sexual art as well.

The nude portraits of Michael Lawson

The nude portraits of Michael Lawson are the result of an in depth study of the work of the erotic photographer Alfred Cheney Johnston. An other inspiration, following the same path Johnston did, comes from European painters from the renaissance and baroque period.

A celebration of the Naked Body

I'm entering the Great Piazza della Signoria, Florence Italy, thousands of tourists do the same thing every day. All admiring the impressive buildings, the lively square and the splendid sculptures. I have visited the piazza many times, but today I see things differently.

Leda and the Swan

There are certain erotic theme's that inspired artists trough the ages, one of these is the mythological story of Leda and the Swan. Leda was the beautiful wife of the king of Sparta and the Greek god Jupiter adored her. He transformed himself in to a swan and came down to lie with her.