Tag: DIANA
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17 Works, November 7th. is Paul Baudry’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #231
In the course of his residence in Italy Baudry derived strong inspiration from Italian art with the mannerism of Correggio, as was very evident in the two works he exhibited in the Salon of 1857… Please follow link for full post
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02 Paintings, Olympian deities, Litvinov Oleg Arkad’yevich’s Diana’s hunts, Part 1 and 2, with footnotes # 49
Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon… Please follow link for full post
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19 Works, December 28th. is Alessandro Rosi’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #256
Alessandro Rosi (28 December 1627 in Rovezzano — 19 April 1697 in Florence) was an Italian artist, working during the Baroque period… Please follow link for full post
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10 Works, September 27th. is Jean-Baptiste Nattier’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #212
From 1704 to 1709, he studied at the Académie de France à Rome and, in 1712, was received as a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture upon presentation of his painting, Joseph sollicité par la femme de Putiphar… Please follow link for full post
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01 Painting, Olympian deities, by the Old Masters, Giovanni Domenico Cerrini’s Diana, with footnotes # 40
Estimated at £15,000 – £20,000 in December 2019 In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon and nature being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk to and control animals. She was eventually equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, though she had an independent origin in Italy. Diana was worshipped…
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01 work, PORTRAIT OF A LADY, Charles Edward Hallé’s Archer, with Footnotes. #176
Within this work, Hallé demonstrates his interest in classical themes by depicting Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and nature. Though tackling a mythological subject, Hallé stylistically expresses his alignment with the Pre-Raphaelites through Diana’s flowing auburn hair, pale porcelain skin and green eyes. Here the huntress turns on the viewer, gazing coolly out…
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19 Works, December 28th. is Alessandro Rosi’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #256
Sebastian stood by a staircase where the emperor was to pass and harangued Diocletian for his cruelties against Christians. This freedom of speech greatly astonished the emperor; who gave orders for his being seized and beaten to death with cudgels, and his body thrown into the common sewer. A pious lady, called Irene, admonished by…
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20 Works, December 12th. is Karl Bryullov’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #248
Having become close in Italy with the Tittoni family, Bryullov created portraits of almost his entire family, and in 1852 he painted a portrait of Juliet Tittoni. Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (12 December 1799–11 June 1852), original name Charles Bruleau, also transliterated Briullov and Briuloff, was a Russian painter. He is regarded as a key figure…
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19 Works, December 28th. is Alessandro Rosi’s day, her art, illustrated with footnotes #256
Sebastian stood by a staircase where the emperor was to pass and harangued Diocletian for his cruelties against Christians. This freedom of speech greatly astonished the emperor; who gave orders for his being seized and beaten to death with cudgels, and his body thrown into the common sewer. A pious lady, called Irene, admonished by…
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20 Works, December 12th. is Karl Bryullov’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #248
Having become close in Italy with the Tittoni family, Bryullov created portraits of almost his entire family, and in 1852 he painted a portrait of Juliet Tittoni. Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (12 December 1799–11 June 1852), original name Charles Bruleau, also transliterated Briullov and Briuloff, was a Russian painter. He is regarded as a key figure…
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26 Works, December 11th. is Johann Michael Rottmayr’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #247
Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It is probably Shakespeare’s first publication. The poem tells the story of Venus, the goddess of Love; of her unrequited love; and of her attempted seduction of Adonis, an extremely handsome young man, who would rather go hunting. The poem is pastoral,…
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26 Works, November 13th. is Byam Shaw’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #234
107 famous historical and literary figures are indicated and are represented in the painting, all belonging to the army of the Conqueror Love. John Byam Liston Shaw (13 November 1872–26 January 1919), commonly known as Byam Shaw, was a British painter, illustrator, designer and teacher… Please follow link for full post
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17 Works, November 7th. is Paul Baudry’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #231
In Greek and Roman mythology, the god Saturn was warned that one of his offspring would overthrow him, so he ate his children at birth. To protect their son, his wife Ops took the infant Jupiter to the island of Crete to be raised by the Corybantes, who used the rhythm of their dancing and…
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22 Works, October 21st. is Domenico Zampieri’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #224
Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras (Patræ) in Achaea. Early texts describe Andrew as bound, not nailed, and crucified on a cross of the form called crux decussata, now commonly known as a “Saint Andrew’s Cross” Scene of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew with stuggling figures and…
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23 Works, Today, June 3rd. is William Hilton’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #152
The Massacre of the Innocents is the incident in the nativity narrative of the Gospel of Matthew in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children two years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem. The Catholic Church regards them as the first Christian martyrs. A majority of…
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24 Works, Today, May 28th. is Hans Makart’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #146
Hans Makart (28 May 1840–3 October 1884) was a 19th-century Austrian academic history painter, designer, and decorator. He is best known for his influence on Gustav Klimt and other Austrian artists, but in his own era he was considered an important artist himself and a celebrity figure in the high culture of Vienna and attended…
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Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña, Departure of Diana to the hunt 01 Painting, Olympian deities, by the Old Masters, with footnotes #39
In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon and nature being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk to and control animals. She was eventually equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, though she had an independent origin in Italy. Diana was worshipped in ancient Roman religion and is…
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