4/ But it seems more likely that he bought it in Venice. A clue to its origins may be the re-used canvas it’s on, where the artist originally painted the figs of Mary (l.) and Anne (r.) at the foot of a Crucifixion in the clouds (see x-ray), which explains their unusual gestures.

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'I would endeavour to trace the lines of this image before it be for ever lost, and to record,as far as I may,the warning which seems to me to be uttered by every one of the fast-gaining waves, that beat,like passing bells,against the Stones of Venice.' ― John Ruskin

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Sketching in Venice. Miss going there.

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John Hammond's solo show “In the Mood” opens at Marine House from tomorrow until 16 Aug. We’ve selected some of the best examples from John's most recent work, which all reflect John's most favourite haunts. From the coast to iconic https://t.co/IePYTHyFus

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At some stage she moved to Venice. It was not unusual for artists to move about in search of buyers. She was noted for her studies of women. Mars & Apollo (nd) is a beautiful image with the composition that uses the space in a dramatic & vibrant form.

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Yes please - we all need plenty of colour! Congratulations! Sounds a fabulous exhibition for that very beautiful museum. You need to include Venice. Which year is the exhibition planned for?

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(1659-1734) was an Italian painter of the late school of He was the uncle of
Ricci ‘brought back in the tradition a wealth of chromatic expression resolved in a new vibrating brilliance brightness’. A self-portrait.

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Delighted to be in the first issue of the magazine!

I discuss how writer Toby Whitehouse used vampire mythology and popularity to create an original monster narrative in the episode The Vampires of Venice.

Donate here to read Issue 1
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Fifteenth century herbal illustrations from Venice. Turnip people. Like one does.

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I thought I'd start today with this watercolour sketch for "The Horse Bridge" by Elwin Hawthorne from 1935. It depicts the bridge at Little Venice.

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German-born surrealist (1891–1976) died on 1 April in Paris. He was interred in Père Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th arrondissement. Picture: ‘The Robing of the Bride’ (1940) – finally got to sit in front of it on 1 April 2019 at the in

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one of my best friends, Venice. She’s currently a doctor somewhere in Quezon City, and she’s currently face-to-face with COVID-19 patients.

Please send thoughts and prayers for Dr. Venice and the frontliners.

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With less than 4 euros per month you can buy the MUVE Friend Card and enjoy many exclusive benefits, such as unlimited entrances in the Musei Civici of Venice.
What are you waiting for?
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