#1621

Pallegina mes Rèi from Pillars of Eternity

"An avian godlike [people blessed/cursed with physical aspects associated with the setting's gods; their social standing is either glorified or shunned depending on the culture] paladin from the Vailian Republics [not-Italy]. She joins the Watcher [the protagonist] in the hopes of serving the larger interests of the Vailian Republics, rather than the relatively short-sighted goals of the Council of Ducs."

#1621

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas (1621, oil on canvas) by Guercino (Italian artist, 1591-1666)

The New Testament recounts how, after his crucifixion, Christ rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples. One of them, Thomas, was absent, and refused to believe in Christ’s resurrection without witnessing it himself. This painting shows their encounter, when Christ instructed Thomas to touch the wounds he had suffered on the Cross.

property of The National Gallery, London | the original painting is part of its Main Collection and on display in Room 32

It is not surprising that Guercino's beautiful masterpiece was Kenneth Williams' favourite painting as it reveals a lot about his psyche.

Russell Davies, editor of KW's diaries, wrote in the Introduction to the Diaries, published in 1994: “a believably strong Christ was part of its attractions. For Williams, visions of personal redemption, whether religious or emotional, involved his being gathered up and made safe by muscular arms. It seems never to have happened to him in life.” 🥀