Waldemar On The Hidden Meaning Behind 8 Iconic Paintings | Every Picture Tells A Story

In this full series compilation of Every Picture Tells A Story, Waldemar Januszczak sets out to unlock the hidden meanings contained within some of the world's most famous paintings.

00:00:00 Ep 1: Thomas Gainsborough's "Mr and Mrs Andrews."
00:20:55 Ep 2: Rembrandt's "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp."
00:42:28 Ep 3: Giorgione's "The Tempest."
01:04:53 Ep 4: Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus."
01:28:20 Ep 5: Caravaggio's "Boy Bitten by a Lizard."
01:51:52 Ep 6: Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
02:15:11 Ep 7: Edouard Manet's "Déjeuner sur L'Herbe"
02:38:37 Ep 8: Jan van Eyck's "The Arnolfini Portrait"

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[constancewalsh]

Tell it like it is, Waldemar! I LOVE your delivery, boldness, respect, humor, depth all at once. I'm a fan for years. Be well!

[djtrendsetta]

"There are a million stories in the world of art..."

Yes, and in a perfect world we'd get to hear Waldemar narrate all of them.

[DrJeeps]

Nobody tells an art story like Waldemar! I could watch his documentaries for hours.

[daddythomas]

I LOVE his storytelling like nobody else can do it!!
Brillant analysis, clever dissertation, speaking in simple plain and true manners
I've learned so much!!
Can listen to him for ever
Thx Waldemar!!!

[dlanska]

Knowledgable, insightful, bold, and brazen. If one wants to gain an appreciation and understanding of this material, there is no better source than this.

[lisathomas]

Love this guy! He's so quirky, brilliant, and fun! I especially love how he covers the middle east, Islam, and the different royal dynastic architecture of that region. There is more to art than paintings. He us an artistic wordsmith! Top notch!

[katharper]

I just adore Waldemar's wonderful Art documentaries. I take a dim view of anyone who can't appreciate Waldemar's great art stories.

[hughjorgan]

I love historians who tell us stories of real, flawed, yet extraordinary people. Both artists and models. Bring in hidden (and not so hidden) symbols, subversion of the status quo, and especially beautiful art, and I’m happily falling down a compelling YT Rabbit hole. Thank you.

[Chris-umse]

Exciting, engrossing and a riveting
Story teller, Waldemar is an international TREASURE

[loisthiessen]

absolutely fascinating, all because of Waldemar's presentation style and incredible intuitive knowledge. Thank you, Perspective

[Kaderlid]

I’m not at all into classical art, but WJ’s wonderful and imaginative way of storytelling can kindle the flame of interest in anyone!

[speakupriseup]

The last one by Van Eyck was my favourite, the minute details in the mirror are incredible and the interpretation of the painting is haunting.

[robmontgomery]

i was never interested in the world of artwork (other than making my own) but this video opened my eyes and i like learning about the hidden symbols and what they mean.thank you sir!

[compassioncampaigner]

These works of art are like photographs Into the time period that they were created and Waldemar is the focusing of a camera lens as he pours detail and color and background and contemporary history and most of all his passion into each picture.

We are fortunate to have Waldemar.

[tashalennox]

I have never been interested in classical art but this popped up and i decided to watch it....i have to say....i really enjoyed guy is brilliant at interpreting the painting coupled with the facts of the painting some how bought it life for way with words were not only informative but also fun....i know learned a lot! Loved it !

[sukijay]

I’m loving these videos, they’re so entertaining as well as informative. If only my teachers at school could have realised the importance of being entertainers as well as educators.

[stormwalker]

Everything about this program is fantastic! Waldemar rocks!

[qldggrg]

So great, so well edited, as well as written.
I end up watching the whole thing in just one go. Time flew, so delightfully enjoyed.
Waldemar you’re fantastic.

[quantumprotocol]

Waldo, you are one fantastic storyteller, I always enjoyed your old TV travel series, the way you dissect art, history, people or events is second to none and bring a perspective on things very few individuals can or have the capability of doing.
You resurrect and bring life to otherwise dead or forgotten times in our history by connecting the dots that can make those otherwise meaningless people or events relevant so we can all give them a second thought maybe they can leave in us some teachings of value.
Well done.

[clarabenton]

I’ve suddenly become very interested in art having stumbled across WJ’s documentaries a few days ago! Completely wonderful 🎉🙏🏻