Herodiade (1880-90) by the French academic painter Jean Jacques Henner (1829-1905). Actually Herodiade was the mother of Salome, but in art the two persons normally blend into one.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Herodiade - a Sketch
Herodiade (1880-90) by the French academic painter Jean Jacques Henner (1829-1905). Actually Herodiade was the mother of Salome, but in art the two persons normally blend into one.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Eva Negra
The old snake-woman myth still proves useful selling movies. It's Eva and the snake, they are two sides of the same coin.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Harlot Queen
Jezebel as a book title Cover with the effect-seeking subtitle "Bible's Harlot Queen". It's evident where the attraction of Bible women is situated nowadays.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Family Discussion
Lot and his Daughters by the Italian Baroque Era painter Guido Reni (1575-1642). Interesting is here that Reni foregoes the normally so effective and popular nudeness and seduction scenery.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Childish Heroine
Judith. A really perfect painting by the Italian Mannerist painter Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (1535-1607). She is cool and elegant and not at all impressed or frightened.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Astonished Nude
Susanna and the Elders by the Italian Baroque painter Guido Cagnacci (1601-1663). Despite her nakedness Susanna doesn't look scared more surprised what these old guys may want from her.
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