I have been reading quite a lot lately about Leonardo and just as an aside I thought I would share some sketches from both Leonardo and Rembrandt. I find these sketches fascinating. The first two are by Rembrandt and the second two by Leonardo. The second sketch by Leonardo is his sketch of James, who was of course, known as ‘the beloved’ of Jesus. There is such a tenderness and beauty in this sketch and such poignancy.
Giorgione (born Giogio da Castelfranco c.1477-1510) The Tempest c. 1506 (83 – 73cm: Oil on Canvas). Venice, Accademia The Tempest...
The body of the Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, lies buried in the small, superb Hermitage of San Antonio...
One painting that has long fascinated me and to which I return to view often is The Chess...
This piece focuses on two Titian masterpieces both featuring the Farnese Pope, Paul III who was a pope of...
Vertumnus Guiseppe Arcimboldo (1527-93) was a Milanese artist who was employed as a portrait painter at the court...
In the Cathedral of Pescia, Tuscany you will find an extraordinary piece of art. In the Turini Chapel is...
I have decided to do a series of short blogs on the relationship between Renaissance Art and wine and food...
The Veiled Christ statue in the Sansevero chapel in Naples, carved from a single block of marble by the Neopolitan...
Welcome to my love affair with the food, wine, history and culture of the Mediterranean, past and present. Here you will find not only recipes, drinks and fabulous products, but the history of the food and culture of the Mediterranean.
My purpose is to get you to explore and experience new tastes and along the way to immerse yourself in the wonderful history of this diverse and wonderful region – from Venice to Istanbul, Rome to Dubrovnik, Athens to Crete and all places in between and in the surrounds. Be prepared to be surprised, delighted and enthralled as you take this trip with me.
