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2/2 A woman's perspective: Fede Galizia paints the forbidden encounter in 1616, for Mary Magdalene's feast day.
Back when she was a bad girl: Dance of Mary Magdalene by Lucas van Leyden, 1519. In midground she's hunting. At least she had some fun before all the penitence! Today is her feast day.
2/2 Pilgrims, earnestly preparing for a very long & dangerous voyage on that little ship out there, and watched by some Roma as well as various Dutch bystanders.
2/2 Another sea storm from Adam Willaerts of Utrecht. This smaller work complete with treacherous rocks and A+ sea monster, 1614.
Born on this day in 1577: Adam Willaerts of Utrecht. Painter of marine things. Here, ships in a storm, 1636.
Beautiful mystery of a church at night, with figures. And dogs. By Gerard Houckgeest, whose day has been today.
Edgar Degas (born OTD in 1834): dancer takes a quick rehearsal break to catch up on the news. Cannot be as surreal as today's
Dancers at the barre, 1877. Fantastic composition, as always from the great master Edgar Degas. Today is his day.
2/2 Lucky Margaret Tudor having a vision of Virgin & child as she prays. From the Hours of James of Scotland by Gerard Horenbout whose day is today.