to pierce, to wound, to weaken

Pavel Nešleha (1937-2003) — Romulus and Remus [mixed media on paperboard, 1970]

Jiří Valenta (1936-1991)—Small Portrait of a Blind Boy [synthetic paint, enamel, akronex, on canvas, 1965]

However, the church in Mălâncrav distinguishes itself through a very particular element, i.e. the interior mural painting - a narrative gothic painting from the 14th century. The painting illustrates biblical events from the Genesis to the Passion of Christ and allows believers to get a better understanding of their faith and to get closer to God.” (http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Culture-and-Heritage-Religious-Heritage-Fortified-Churches-The-fortified-church-from-Malancrav.aspx)

You Jin — Double Tower (oil on canvas, 2008)

“An ancient Italian bronze statue is examined after being discovered in the ruins of a Roman bathhouse.” (Artnews)

The Margravial Opera House is the best-preserved example of a freestanding Baroque court theatre. Built between 1744 and 1748, Germany

Ephebe of Marathon, bronze, ca. 340 B.C.

Serolod (Dolores Mavridou) (Greek, 1997) - Shield Angel (2025)

Details of French armor 1575–80.

'strawberry thief' plain weave cotton textile designed by william morris, england c. 1936.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

La Nostalgie du pauvre, 1905

Hidden Images (1976)

Lee Krasner Through Blue 1963, private collection, New York City; photo: Christopher Stach; © The Pollock-Krasner Foundation

Anthropomorphic comet from the Augsburg Book of Miracles, 16th century

Photos by my friend Benoît Santiard @bsantiard