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"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favour rests." ~ Luke 2:14

🎨 Hendrik de Clerck, "The Adoration of the Shepherds", 1609 #MerryChristmasEve

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." ~ Isaiah 9:6

🎨 Cosmè Tura, "The Adoration of the Magi", 1480

“Animation is different from other parts. Its language is the language of caricature. Our most difficult job was to develop the cartoon's unnatural but seemingly natural anatomy for humans and animals.” ~ Walt Disney #BornOnThisDay in 1901 #Art 🎨

November 22, 1904: Mexican painter, caricaturist, and illustrator Miguel Covarrubias is born.

Throughout the 1920's, Miguel's unique illustrations could be found in magazines like Vanity Fair and The New Yorker.

🎨 "Elephants in the Jungle" 🐘

November 9, 1802: English painter Thomas Girtin dies in London.

In 1794, Girtin began exhibiting at the Royal Academy. He played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable medium of art.

🎨 Thomas Girtin, "Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland", 1797-99

November 3, 1560: Italian Baroque painter Annibale Carracci is born in Bologna.

Annibale wasn't the only talented member of the Carracci family. His brother Agostino and cousin Lodovico were accomplished painters as well.

🎨 "Mocking of Christ", 1596

October 31, 1638: Dutch Golden Age painter Meindert Hobbema is born.

The artist didn't see great success in his lifetime, but by the 20th century, he was regarded as one of THE most important Dutch landscape painters.

🎨 "The Avenue at Middelharnis", 1689, @NationalGallery

October 31, 1632: Celebrated Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is born.

Very few of Vermeer's works have survived the centuries, but arguably his most famous piece is the luminous yet unassuming "The Girl with a Pearl Earring" (1665). #Art #Painting 🎨

October 23, 1885: Canadian painter Lawren Harris is born.

Harris was a member of the famous Group of Seven. He was also the founding member and first president of the Canadian Group of Painters.

In 2016, "Mountain Forms" (1926) sold at auction for a record $11.21 million. 🎨

October 10, 1738: American painter Benjamin West is born.

West turned down an offer of knighthood by his patron, King George III. But in 1792, was elected the second President of the Royal Academy in London.

🎨 "Rise to Power", 1786, St. George Church https://t.co/IY0M5rXi4r