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19 June 1027: d. St Romuald founder of the Camaldolese Order: 'Empty yourself completely and sit waiting' (WGA/BM) - good advice
The Holy Shroud of Besançon, 1634
Jean de Loisy (Art Institute Chicago)
Watch out, Turin.
17 June 1553: Edward VI (d. 6 July) alters his 'devise', leaving the throne to Lady Jane Grey #otd (NPG)
17 June 1613: Princess Elizabeth Stewart is solemnly received with Frederick V at Heidelberg #otd
Distillation
from the series new inventions and discoveries, Philips Galle after Jan van der Straet, c. 1589 - c. 1593
This title is just too good not be shared:
"Psyche Served in Her Bath by Nymphs She Cannot See"
c. 1530-1540
(Art Institute Chicago)
Adam and Eve at Work
Domenico Fetti, c.1589–1624.
Eve is spinning, evoking the themes of clothing and of the loss of innocence. Adam is ploughing the land. Cain and Abel, their children, are also here.
(The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London)
#TheFall