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

Medieval Bathsheba

Bathsheba in a medieval illuminated manuscript.

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.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Penitent Mary Magdalene

Penitent Mary Magdalene by the Italian Baroque Era Painter Guido Reni (1575-1642). That’s how the church loved to see women, full of regret and ready to pay for their sins.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Samson Sleeping

Samson Delilah by the French painter Gustave Moreau (1826–1898).