"Like an image today that depicted someone wearing a Patagonia jacket with a Macbook on their lap and a Peloton in the background. The artist’s work was made possible by the wealth generated through this network of trade, and his painting celebrates the globalization of that period." I enjoyed this and appreciated the translation of the familiarity Van Der Weyden's audience would have felt when looking at this painting that we don't.
I loved this! The MFA is full of treasures like this. You could spend your entire visit with just one work. This baby Jesus has such a mysterious mix of innocence (in his toes—you’re right!) and divine identity. I will certainly think of your essay next time I see this. Thank you!
Hey, it’s wonderful to wander about in your beautiful words and ideas! Miss you and your curiosity and conversations! Thank you for opening a window onto art. 💕
Gorgeous. I loved the way you showed us all these different kinds of looking.
"Like an image today that depicted someone wearing a Patagonia jacket with a Macbook on their lap and a Peloton in the background. The artist’s work was made possible by the wealth generated through this network of trade, and his painting celebrates the globalization of that period." I enjoyed this and appreciated the translation of the familiarity Van Der Weyden's audience would have felt when looking at this painting that we don't.
I loved this! The MFA is full of treasures like this. You could spend your entire visit with just one work. This baby Jesus has such a mysterious mix of innocence (in his toes—you’re right!) and divine identity. I will certainly think of your essay next time I see this. Thank you!
Thanks Ken. I don't usually spend so long gazing at a single picture, but this one certainly repaid my attention.
Thank you for the deep dive into this painting Judith! Very interesting to think about the various gazes involved.
Hey, it’s wonderful to wander about in your beautiful words and ideas! Miss you and your curiosity and conversations! Thank you for opening a window onto art. 💕