Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Biblical Perspectives

 We begin today with Head Of An Old Woman, by Peter Paul Rubens, dating circa 1615.


Another work by Rubens is a dramatic one: The Entombment, done circa 1612-14


I glanced down from the balcony to the reflecting pool below and took this shot.


This is from the workshop of Rubens, and reflects the Biblical theme in this particular area. Christ dates to around 1612.


Here we have a painting by Rembrandt. The Tribute Money is an oil painting dating to 1629.


I finish today with another Rembrandt. A Jewish Heroine From The Hebrew Bible dates back to 1632-33.

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30 comments:

  1. italiafinlandiaAugust 9, 2022 at 3:12 AM

    Gorgeous.

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  2. GattinaAugust 9, 2022 at 3:22 AM

    Rubens was a master in painting shades and light !

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 9, 2022 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful paintings, I like the view of the reflecting pool. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,August 9, 2022 at 5:58 AM

    Oh to have such talent!

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  5. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraAugust 9, 2022 at 7:16 AM

    Gostei destes quadros.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  6. TomAugust 9, 2022 at 7:17 AM

    ...the view of the reflecting pool is spectacular.

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  7. LeaAugust 9, 2022 at 7:46 AM

    Great art and artists!
    Have a blessed day!

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  8. William KendallAugust 9, 2022 at 8:15 AM

    @Italiafinlandia: indeed.

    @Gattina: he was a master.

    @Eileen: thank you.

    @David: a lot of it.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @Tom: I quite agree.

    @Lea: thank you.

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  9. RedPatAugust 9, 2022 at 9:04 AM

    Wonderful paintings.

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  10. Marie SmithAugust 9, 2022 at 9:33 AM

    I love the spot of light in the Rembrandts.

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  11. SharonAugust 9, 2022 at 9:52 AM

    I like that view looking down at the reflecting pool.

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  12. JeanieAugust 9, 2022 at 10:04 AM

    Rubens and Rembrandt, two favorites. That opening portrait -- fantastic. She jumps off the canvas.

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  13. Salty Pumpkin StudioAugust 9, 2022 at 12:39 PM

    Ruben's "Christ," is puzzling, unexpected clear skin, no bleeding, no wounds, and a strange look on His face.

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  14. SandiAugust 9, 2022 at 1:14 PM

    Which Jewish heroine? What did she do?

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  15. VENTANA DE FOTOAugust 9, 2022 at 2:38 PM

    Son muy buenas obras y con excelentes detalles.

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  16. William KendallAugust 9, 2022 at 3:13 PM

    @RedPat: that they are.

    @Marie: a particular skill of his.

    @Sharon: I do as well.

    @Jeanie: she does, yes.

    @Maywyn: I'd like to see the direct version by Rubens and compare it to that of his apprentice.

    @Sandi: could be Judith, Esther... or Bathsheba. Or someone else. Rembrandt played his cards close to the vest on that one.

    @Ventana: thank you.

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  17. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 9, 2022 at 4:44 PM

    Rubins art works are so touchingly realistic. A joy to see!

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  18. carol l mckennaAugust 9, 2022 at 5:35 PM

    Love Rubens 'Old Woman' ~ glad you had a cold front come thru ~ we are due for one ~ am ready ~ LOL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  19. magiceyeAugust 9, 2022 at 8:36 PM

    Classic painters/paintings.

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  20. Intangible HeartsAugust 10, 2022 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you for sharing this.

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  21. Nancy ChanAugust 10, 2022 at 12:17 AM

    Beautiful paintings especially the 1st one and the reflecting pool.

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  22. GemelAugust 10, 2022 at 5:25 AM

    The reflecting pool relaxes even from afar.

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  23. Jan K. alias AfanjaAugust 10, 2022 at 7:44 AM

    I think Rembrandt is still the master of painted light.

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