"Francois de Vendome, Duc de Beaufort" circa 1645,
by Jean Nocret (1615-1672)
"The Honourable Brownlow North" 1762-1763,
by Tilly Kettle (1735-1786)
I have to confess, I just fell in love with the names! Brownlow North? And, oh Puhleeze!--Tilly Kettle? They are so freaking rich. Love them--they need to join the pantheon of notables in the world of Harry Potter or Narnia, right?
"Infanta Ana Mauricia" 1607,
by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (1553-1608)
"Portrait of a Young Woman" circa 1560,
attributed to Caterina van Hemessen (1528- after 1587)
The painting is brilliantly executed, but so is the frame. It creates a veritable room around the image that draws your eyes to this mysterious, beautiful anonymous woman. This is the sort of work that leaves me with a chore--explore this amazing artist that I have just discovered: Caterina van Hemessen. Isn't that what a trip to a museum ought to do for you?
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