WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAKさんのイラストまとめ

On the left, Caravaggio’s Magdalene in Ecstasy. On the right, a painting by a Polish artist in the National Museum in Krakow!

An absurd article in The Art Newspaper deals with Sir Joshua Renolds' portrait of the Polynesian traveller Omai. Apparently it is now valued at the ridiculous sum of £50 million! Rich people - just say no. I remember it fetching £10 million in 2001. That was already silly money.

These are by Maria Prymachenko, the Ukrainian folk artist whose works were destroyed in the museum in Ivankov last week. Her art told gentle and innocent stories about Ukrainian village life. The contrast between her Ukraine and what's happening there now brings tears to my eyes.

Byron's poem Mazeppa, written in 1819, tells of Ukrainian hero, Mazeppa, a brilliant horseman whose skills were learnt when the King of Poland tied him naked to a horse and sent him back to Ukraine. The poem inspired lots of art including a strange piece of Staffordshire pottery.

Somebody sent me this. Starry Night Over the Rhône, with Art Critic!

Beep beep. It's the birthday of Derek Jarman (1942-1994) better known as a film maker, of course, but a keen artist too. He didn't have a style. Just did whatever it took. But what his art lacked in direction it made up for with energy, commitment and balls. He never shied away.

Beep beep. It's the birthday of David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974) the fog horn of the the Mexican revolution. His murals make you feel as if you're standing in a wind tunnel. They're a bit loud for me. Then again, no one ever overthrew a right wing government by being sensitive.

Breaking news - shocking photographs have emerged from the North Pole of Santa Claus celebrating Christmas. Asked if social distancing was maintained at all times, Santa Claus replied 'Burp burp'.

@DAaronovitch @thetimes You're swimming against history there David! Before movies there were oil paintings. And before oil paintings there were Greek vases! It's always gone on.

Good morning art lovers. If you get the Sunday Times you can read me going gaga over the Poussin show at the National Gallery. It’s a small selection of paintings, but there’s so much to look at! Especially in the realm of the cherubs. Lay off the wine little ones! #ST #today