Italian Coast Scene with Ruined Tower Jigsaw Puzzle

Gold Finches and Their Nest

Today's puzzle features a pair of gold finches amidst the branches of a blossoming apple tree. One of the goldfinches, perched meticulously on a slender branch, is giving a small twig to it's partner that is carefully weaving together a secure and cozy abode for their future family. The goldfinch's nest is typically tidy and small, situated several meters above the ground, concealed by foliage at the tips of gently swaying branches. It is crafted from mosses and lichens and features a lining made of soft and fine fibers or filaments found on certain plants.

View from the Artist's Window

Today's beautiful and challenging puzzle is based on a painting by Martinus Rorbye, a central figure of the Golden Age of Danish painting during the first half of the 19th century. Called "View from the Artist's Window", the painting today's puzzle is based on depicts the view from the drawing-room window of the authors childhood home. In the foreground we can see a open book on a table and several flowers on the windowsill. Contrasting with the intimacy of the drawing room, the view out the window reveals a scene filled with sailing ships in the harbor, destined for distant shores.

The Garden at Petit Gennevilliers

Today's puzzle is base on an oil on canvas painting by Gustave Caillebotte. Caillebotte was an avid gardener and designed the garden featured in this beautiful painting on his property in Petit Gennevilliers. He painted several scenes of his garden.

The Garden of Laudaya

Base on a painting by Jakob Alt, today's puzzle depicts captivating and serene landscape composition that invites you into a picturesque garden setting. In the background, a lush tapestry of verdant trees forms a vibrant backdrop, their leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. In the foreground, two figures engage in conversation, their presence adding a human touch to the idyllic scene. Nearby, a dog stands as a loyal and watchful companion, ready to offer its companionship and adding an endearing aspect to the composition.

Boats at Rest

Today's puzzle is based on a painting by Arthur Wesley Dow. It depicts two boats at rest on a river bank around around his native Ipswich, Massachusetts. The painting is made in the style of ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock) prints. So what are you waiting for? Click start and give it a try!

View of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from Solfatara

This new puzzle is base on a painting by the German artist Philipp Hackert(1737-1807) and it features a view of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from Solfatara (an area of volcanic steam vents). The Gulf of Pozzuoli is a small gulf in the northwestern end of the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The countryside around Naples was very popular with 18th and 19th century painters due to its dramatic and impressive landscapes, volcanoes and classical ruins.

Holiday on the Hudson

Today's puzzle is based on George Benjamin Luks 1912 oil on canvas painting - "Holiday on the Hudson". It depicts people on holiday going for a boat ride on the Hudson on a sunny Summer day. Luks is best-known for his paintings that reflect the life of people living in the Manhattan's Lower East Side at that time.

Cottage Scenery

Today's puzzle depicts tranquil scene of a rustic cottage nestled among rolling hills and a meandering river. A woman and two men are shown sitting in front of the cottage, talking and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The painting showcases Bingham's skill in capturing the beauty of the American landscape and rural life, while also highlighting his appreciation for the simplicity and serenity of the countryside.

Weaning the Calves

The scene depicted in today's puzzle is probably located on one of the pasturelands of the Pyrenees where Rosa Bonheur, the author of the painting that this puzzles is based on, took a trip there in 1850. The painting depicts some calves separated from their mother in an improvised pen. If you didn't know, weaning is the process of gradually introducing an young animal or human to what will be its adult diet while withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk. The process takes place only in mammals, the only as they are the only animals that produce milk.

The Great Wave

"The Great Wave off Kanagawa", also known as "The Great Wave" or "Under the Wave off Kanagawa," is a renowned woodblock print created by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Belonging to the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji", this iconic work is considered one of the most recognizable and influential pieces in the history of art. The print captures a dramatic and mesmerizing scene featuring a colossal wave towering over three fishing boats in the foreground. Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, stands stoically in the background, partially shrouded by the wave's spray. The wave itself is characterized by its dynamic and stylized form, with curling, frothy crests that seem to leap off the paper. One of the most distinctive aspects of "The Great Wave" is its use of vibrant colors, particularly the striking contrast between the deep indigo of the ocean and the brilliant white of the crashing waves.

The Singel

The Singel (one of the canals of Amsterdam) used to encircle the city in the Middle Ages, serving as a moat around the city until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond it's banks. In today's puzzle, based 1884 - 1886 painting by Eduard Alexander Hilverdink, we're going back to the 1800s and reconstructing the part of the beautiful view from the banks of the canal. Have fun!

A Month's Darning

Today's puzzle is based on Enoch Wood Perry's 1876 painting with the same name. The painting depicts a young woman sitting by a window darning. If you didn't know, darning is a sewing technique for repairing holes or worn areas in fabric or knitting. The painting is called A Month's Daring because, in the original painting (not visible in this puzzle), by her side she has a basket full of clothes and socks that need fixing.