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Renoir's house
La Ferme des Collettes, Auguste Renoir, 1915. His home. -
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Hello there!
Plenty of interesting, intriguing, provocative or simply beautiful art in the many galleries around town. Unfortunately I couldn't find the author - or the title - of this one. -
Toyota Museum
Some fine origami in the museum. -
TNM
Paper box, 15th century. The box is decorated with a folding fan. Which is decorated with a sandy beach, Mount Shio and a flock of birds. The amount of detail is just insane! -
TNM
Ha, now this is interesting! 36 required steps to achieve perfection. If only I had so much patience... -
Fondation Maeght
Mountain by Minjung Kim (2022) -
Fondation Maeght
Femme et oiseau, Joan Miro (1967) I suppose this is the bird part of the sculpture. -
Fondation Maeght
La Vie, Marc Chagall (1964) -
Antibes
Antibes by H. E. Delacroix (1908) -
Mougins
Une Ronde de Mouettes by Carla Lavatelli. -
Mougins
The village is full of lovely tiny details. Just open your eyes! -
The House of the Suicide
The statue devoted to Jan Palach and his self-immolation in protest against the Soviet occupation. By John Hejduk (2016). -
Chamonix
A lovely house in the centre of Chamonix: an hommage to great climbers and sportsmen who lost their lives. -
Clothes Chest
The 16th century box shows the baptism of Christ surrounded by sphinxes and people on scrolls. The corners show Indians crowned with fruits, in reference to the recent discovery of the Americas. -
Basilique Notre-Dame de Beaune
Chapel of Saint Leger or the Chapel of the Cardinal Jean Rolin (15th century). The paintings by Pierre Spicre depict the raising of Lazarus and Saint Martha on the right. -
Basilique Notre-Dame de Beaune
A lovely detail in the chapel of Saint Leger. -
Vézelay Abbey
The ones who have not yet received the Word of God are not quite human: some are dwarfes... -
Vézelay Abbey
... and some have elephant ears. -
Château de Chenonceau
Lions on a 16th century Flemish tapestry. Their faces seem somewhat off. -
Château de Chenonceau
Diane de Poitiers as Diana the Huntress by Le Primatice from 1556. Diana was the mistress of King Henry II and, among other things, expanded the castle across the river and built some gardens. -
Bayeux Cathedral
Plenty of 13th century decoration in the church. This is the chapel of St. Thomas Becket, lower part showing scenes with Saint Nicolas and a crucifixion. -
Bayeux Cathedral
Saint Peter holding the keys to heaven. A 15th century fresco in the crypt. -
Plage de Cherrueix
Such an impressionist view! Hot air and water reflections do their magic. -
Pomposa Abbey
The front facade of the church, showing two griffins eating the fruits from the tree of life. -
Pomposa Abbey
Frescoes in the refractory by Pietro da Rimini (probably 1318). This parts depicts Last Supper. Note the circular table (pre-renaissance depiction) and the animal they are eating. What is it?!? -
Pomposa Abbey
Another fresco from the refractory: The Redeemer between the Virgin Mary and the barefoot Baptist, Benedict (left) and Guido di Pomposa (right) by Pietro da Rimini (probably 1318). -
Pomposa Abbey
The Crucifixion in the Chapter House, by a direct student of Giotto, probably between 1310 and 1318. -
Pomposa Abbey
Another Last supper, this one in the church. And again, I wonder which animal they are eating. -
Pomposa Abbey
Ah, the apocalypse. One of the seven-headed beasts. But the real beast here is you, Alesso Bersano. -
Pomposa Abbey
The Last Judgement. The patriarchs of the Church welcome the souls of Limbo towards bliss. By Andrea de Bruni. -
Pomposa Abbey
The unfortunate ending of Saint Eustace and his family in a brazen bull. Yes, this was a torture device: one was locked in the bronze bull and then fire was lit underneath the bull... -
Pomposa Abbey
The Last Judgement. The Lucifer. Nuff said. -
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
The mosaics in the mausoleum are from the year 450. Let that sink in. The year 450. -
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
The decoration in the dome: starry ceiling and the symbols of the Evangelists. Underneath are the apostles. -
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
What an insanely beautiful piece of work! -
Basilica of San Vitale
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Museo Arcivescovile
A falling Erote, from the 1st century. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Two Erotes around a basket full of fruits. -
Museo Arcivescovile
This is ... something old. And pretty. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Immortal peacocks on a sarcophagus. -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
The ceiling in the narthex. Plenty of different birds, most notably the famous ducks, and the white lilies. -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Narthex of the chapel depicting Christ dressed as Roman emperor, standing on a lion and a snake (Psalm 91). His book says EGO SVM VIA VERITAS ET VITA - I am the way, the truth, the life. The top part is original mosaic, the bottom part is just painted! -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Apse of the chapel is also painted. Not a mosaic. -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
I told you it was fake. Just painted on the wall. Oh well. -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
One of the angels on the ceiling. -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Saint Jacob -
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Saint Mark's lion holding the thickest Gospel - despite Mark's Gospel being the shortest of all four. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Christ on the throne with four angels. Unfortunately not all is original, Christ's right side and the two right angels are 19th century reconstructions. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
A procession of 26 martyrs, including Saint Apollinaris, led by Saint Martin of Tours. Following are Pope Clements, Pope Sixtus, Saint Laurentius (in gold), Saint Hippolitus, Pope Cornelius (who is pointing towards), Saint Cyprian ... -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
... Saints Iohannes, his brother Paulus, Vitalis (the basilica Vitalis), Gervasius, Protasius, Ursicinus, Namor, Felix ... -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Madonna and Child surrounded by four angels. Plenty of roses and lilies everywhere and the typical gold Byzantine background. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Walking towards the Madonna is a procession of 22 virgins, led by the Three Magi. These are Saints Caecilia, Eulalia, Agnes (with a lamb), Agatha. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
The merchant vessels of Classe, which used to be a port that time. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
6th century censorship. When the church became Orthodox, they 'erased' the Arians/Goths from the images, leaving only their praying hands. One can still see their halos above the curtains. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
... Saints Vincentius, Pancratius, Chrysogonus, Protus ... And these are not all of them. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
I love their fashion sense. They all wear Phrygian caps and - quite unusually -fancy trousers. -
Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Saint Calocerus (Calogero!), died in 130, a martyr from the times of Hadrian. Apparently remembered on February 11th. -
Classe
Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe was consecrated on 9 May 549 by the bishop Maximian. -
Classe
I took this picture because of the lion. Then I noticed the bull... Holy cow, what did they do to its face? -
Classe
The Hand of God. In the old times, depicting God was unacceptable, so only his hand was shown. -
Classe
What a lovely detail. -
Classe
The later sarcophagi were decorated with simpler patterns, like these immortal peacocks drinking from the fountain of life. -
Baptismal fountain
The fountain was made by Giovanni di Cecco and moved to the cloister in 1379. -
Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
Capella di Santa Caterina. In the centre, there is Saint Catherine's head. Yes, her head. -
Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
I cannot find any data on this painting. Any ideas? -
Diocesan Museum of Pienza - Palazzo Borgia
Madonna e angeli adoranti Gesu Bambino by Bernardino Fungai (1490) -
La Madonna del pilastro
A copy of Madonna con Bambino by Sano di Petro, dating from the 15th century. It was given the name because the painting is on a pillar ... -
Giotto's Campanile
These hexagonal panels depict (from left): Gionitus (Astronomy), the Art of Building, Medicine, and Hunting. By Andrea Pisano and his workshop, and Nino Pisano. -
Open your Dreams by Skim
There was a Skim exhibition in Capoliveri. I just love his works! -
Detail
Detail of a lovely window grill. -
Hall of Destiny
The ceiling in the Hall of Destiny: Lusitania, surrounded by the Portugal kings. Afonso Henriques, who has the Book of Destinies of Portugal, is surrounded by Hugues Capet, King of France, and Henry of Burgundy, father of Afonso Henriques. -
Still-life with Tulips
Believe it or not, this painting is from 2004. By Imants Lancmanis (1941-). Painting is in the National Museum of Art. -
Gift for My Wife
Another one by Imants Lancmanis. This "Gift for My Wife" is from 1987-1989. Painting is in the National Museum of Art. -
The Fourth Rider of the Apocalypse, detail
Detail of the Fourth Rider of the Apocalypse by Imants Lancmanis (from 2007-2009). Painting is in the National Museum of Art. -
Self-Portrait by the Apple Wreath
Self-Portrait by Imants Lancmanis from 2011. Such an interesting motive. Painting is in the National Museum of Art. -
Tête de Faune Chevelu
A hairy faun head in Picasso's museum in Antibes. This is IMHO one of the best paintings there. -
Nature morte a la sole et aux trois oursins
Most of the drawings/paintings in the Picasso Museum are like this. Maybe I don't get art, but I have dozens of very similar drawings from my kids. -
Satyr, Faun and Centaur with Trident
There is something lovable about these guys. -
La Joie de Vivre
This is (apparently) a parody of Matisse's work with the same name. I, however, have troubles seeing the resemblance... -
Old Antibes
Well... But I am now getting more curious about that man pouring paint over his head - I spotted the same guy in Théoule ;-) -
Pink Panther
Well... I did not expect to see him in Leoben. -
Ravenna
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Museo Arcivescovile
The Ivory Cathedra, Throne of Maximianus, the first archbishop of Ravenna (546-557). Made of ivory! -
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus with his monogram M and X, showing Saint John the Baptist and the four evangelists. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus, the old testament. Here Joseph is taken from the well and a goat is killed. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus, old testament, showing the life of Joseph and his tricks with cups in the grain. -
Museo Arcivescovile
More old testament scenes, depicting the story of Joseph. The central shows the reunion of Joseph and Jakob and the bottom the Pharaoh's dream. -
Museo Arcivescovile
An altar by Matteo Magnante (2010) in the front. An old clergy cope in the back. -
Ravenna
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Promenade in Théoule-sur-Mer
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Dol hareubang
Carved from basalt, they are considered to be gods offering protection and fertility. -
Hesapci Sk., Antalya
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Porto Azzurro
Via Nardelli Vincenzo -
Jesuitenkirche
The Jesuit (University) Church, built in 1620s and redecorated by Andrea Pozzo in 1703. What a brilliant optical illusion! -
Jesuitenkirche
Interior of the Jesuit church, by Andrea Pozzo, 1703. -
Jesuitenkirche, fake dome
The Jesuit (University) Church, built in 1620s and redecorated by Andrea Pozzo in 1703. What a brilliant optical illusion. This is the "dome" from the other side. -
Double-headed eagle
On the corner of Stephansplatz and Jasomirgottstrasse. -
A statue by Leonardo Lucchi
Via Cesare Beccaria, Cesena -
Andy Warhol Autoportrait by Blub
In Sansepolcro.