Dr Robert Bohanさんのイラストまとめ

He was in Rome 1513-6 & had a good relationship with the Pope & met with the French King. He entered the King’s service in 1516, & was given a Manor House & a pension. Woman (1508), Embryo (1509-14) & St John (1510-15). The latter was based on Salai, his lover.

The Madonna of the Yarnwinder is on long term loan to the National Galleries of Scotland .@NatGalleriesSco This small image has a palpable charisma & is a wonderful work.

In 1503 he created a preliminary study (a cartoon) for the Battle of Anghiari for the city hall in Florence. It was not used. Isabella d’Este (1500), Salvator Mundi (attributed, c1500) & Madonna of the Yardwinder (attributed, 1501)

Adoration of the Magi (1481-2) with sketches for the work. He was painstaking when working on an image. Much research was done, sketches made & unique paint created. Such preparation & experimentation meant that works were often unfinished, were lost or completed by others.

One of the great triumphs of science in the Renaissance were Leonardo’s botanical studies of plants. Lady with Unicorn (c1480), Lily (1480-5), St Jerome (1480) & St Sebastian (1480-1). St Sebastian was often used as a coded symbol by gay artists.

Having watched the shenanigans in the UK, with the princes & their childish behaviour, I think being a republic is a very sensible thing. [Although I’m well up for the two of them fighting out their differences by the traditional method of a spot of jousting!]

Love Doves (2023) | Original ink on paper drawing

@TuffsNotEnuff I don’t understand why you are sending me these pics? Also they seem to have been written by a confused person. Maybe buy these books, get rid of the memes & learn how viruses work

I got a German artbook voucher for Christmas & am now keenly waiting for these to arrive from Germany. I love getting art books & my hug on receipt nearly crushed my sis. There are 11 books weighing 20kg so UPS will have to butch up to deliver!

Happy New Year! | Gelukkig nieuwjaar! | Bliain Úr Mhaith! | Bonne Année! | Frohes Neues Jahr! | Onnellista uutta vuotta!

Love Doves (2022) | Original ink on paper drawing #HappyNewYear2023