Thanks Martini. Mrs Rubens made the right choice in which gift to accept. Always a treat to get a history lesson along with the artwork. When ever I see the clothes worn at that time I wonder how did they go to the bathroom? I mean those clothes may be stylish but seem like a great impediment to relieving oneself.
Thank you so much! I am not an art-knowledgeable person, and I thank you deeply for all the layers of detail you bring to bear to help us appreciate this painting.
As a favour, I will help you with a detail:
>> she died before he was unable to reach her <<
I think this may be a wee bit off from your intended meaning. Other than that, though, EXCELLENT bit of writing and 2 thumbs up.
Thanks Martini. Mrs Rubens made the right choice in which gift to accept. Always a treat to get a history lesson along with the artwork. When ever I see the clothes worn at that time I wonder how did they go to the bathroom? I mean those clothes may be stylish but seem like a great impediment to relieving oneself.
I think you'll find this article on that subject (and more reasons for smelliness!) quite informative.
https://partylike1660.com/17th-century-hygiene-or-the-many-smells-of-versailles/
Well thanks but I'll wait until after breakfast to read it. ;)
Smart choice 😜
So wonderful! Thank you for educating us with such care on the wide variety of your influences. Shine on, you beautiful diamond you!
Thank you.
Fine stuff! Thank you!
So cool! Thanks for the learn!
Thank you! This is very interesting!
Thank you so much! I am not an art-knowledgeable person, and I thank you deeply for all the layers of detail you bring to bear to help us appreciate this painting.
As a favour, I will help you with a detail:
>> she died before he was unable to reach her <<
I think this may be a wee bit off from your intended meaning. Other than that, though, EXCELLENT bit of writing and 2 thumbs up.