Decadence & Drama

Portrait of William of Orange as a prince and his future bride Mary Stuart (detail) 17th century,Anthony van Dyck.

Versailles, France, 27 VIII 2023

Pietro Novelli — David with the Head of Goliath (detail). circa 1630s

Detail from 'Judith Beheading Holofernes', Caravaggio, 1599

Detail: Portrait of Elizabeth Throckmorton, Nicolas de Largillière, 1729

Versailles, France, 27 VIII 2023

Jean Ranc, Portrait of Barbara of Portugal detail, ca. 1729

The Penitent Magdalene (detail, 1598) Lodovico Cardi

“La Primavera” di Sandro Botticelli (detail)

Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Willem van der Meer (1617, oil on canvas) | Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt

Doña Josepha Benavides, Marquise of Villena, (c. 1692-1725), (detail), by Alonso Miguel de Tovar (1678-1752)

Georg Flegel (1566-1638) "Still-Life with Fried Eggs" (c. 1630-1638) Oil on beech wood

pomegranates in still life (details)

Saint Sebastian Tended by the Holy Irene and her Servant [detail] (1626-1630) | Nicolas Regnier

Anne of Cleves (details, 1539) Hans Holbein the Younger

the fool: do you have any nicknames? the magician: have you ever written a poem or song about somebody else? the high priestess: what is your dream date? the empress: do you think you will ever get married? the emperor: what are some names that you like? the hierophant: do you believe in ghosts? the lovers: do you have a crush? the chariot: thoughts on astrology? strength: what is your dream occupation?  the hermit: what is your favorite soda pop? wheel of fortune: first three songs that come on shuffle? justice: favorite color of rose? the hanged man: favorite movie soundtrack? death: what are three things you want to do before you die? temperance: can you describe a strange dream you’ve had? the devil: do you enjoy thunderstorms? the tower: favorite colors to wear? the star: have you ever seen a psychic? the moon: have you ever written a love letter? the sun: do you believe in magic? judgement: do you enjoy school? the world: do you like waking up early?