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2/2 At any moment, Saul will jump up in rage and attack David. You can see the tension building in him. Another great early narrative print, 1508, from Lucas van Leyden. Today is his day.
Women messing with men's heads, one of Lucas's favorite themes. Will be seeing a lot of these today! Here, Salome placidly receiving the head of John the Baptist, 1513. Odd anatomy on that executioner but what do I know?
Dance of the noli me tangere, 1525, by the ever-graceful Correggio. Today is his day.
Portrait of a gentlewoman, 1520, by Antonio da Correggio of Parma. Today is his day.
2/2 Putti and their dogs decorate the abbess's private chamber, thanks to Correggio. Excellent!
Just when you think you've found a nice, private spot for some music, courtship, etc, Death and Folly show up and try to join in the fun. So annoying! By Pieter Coecke van Aelst, born OTD in 1502.
2/2 His gesture says no, his look says I want that apple. Fall of Man, 1525, by Pieter Coecke van Aelst's studio. Today is his birthday.
While other apostles read a good novel, Christ attempts to calm Peter who clearly is afraid of lightening or possibly just gets seasick. By Juan de Flandes, whose day is today.
Girl at an open door. Rembrandt? Or pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten in a Rembrandty moment? Today is Hoogstraten's birthday.
2/2 Apelles hides behind his painting to overhear critics. I do not recommend this! There was one worthwhile comment: a cobbler said he'd done the sandals wrong. Everything else was garbage. By Giorgio Vasari, whose day is today.