I started in Greece. The museum is so pretty at night with the lights.
Here is Aphrodite.
Here are some paintings I LOVE and like to visit:
Georges de la Tour: The Penitant Magdalene
Emmanuel de Witte: Interior of the Old Church in Delft
There is a special exhibit in the medieval sculpture hall called something like Choirs of Angels. The room is full of illuminated songbook sheets. They are lovely.
Check out this detail!
I want this book!
I don't know if I have mentioned it before, but I deeply love medieval illuminated manuscripts. Which brings me to....
With my generous (it is for me!) 45 cent admission, I got a coupon for $10 off any $25 purchase. Uh-oh. If it was $5 off I might have been able to resist spending money I should not. But...$10 off!
I got a book. Like I really need another book. Like I really need another book with illuminated manuscript plates. Like I really need another medieval herbal. But...IT's SO PRETTY!!! Someone please tell me you would have done the same thing.
For Teri C:
what a wonderful day out. we aren't allowed to take photos here in our galleries.
ReplyDeleteWould I do the same thing??? OMG...in a heartbeat...in a heartbeat!!! I'm right there with you...that book rocks!!! Medieval illuminations are a passion of mine also...It's a good thing we don't live close to each other...We could do a lot of financial damage! :) Glorious shots...thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a gorgeous place!!!!!! So much beauty. And DAISIES!! 'Eye of the day', how interesting and I see I am in good company with Chaucer.
ReplyDelete"Emblem of pwerful women'. gosh I didn't know I was in such good company!
Thanks for all of these.
That place looks unreal! I love the gold on those pictures from medieval times. and the book! I wonder if it can be bought online? I hope not for my bank accounts sake....
ReplyDeleteooh la la! I just placed an amazon order last night...so I have put it on my wish list for next time! thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Yup--I can see why you bought the book. I sure would have. I have a repro of The Book of Hours of Mary of Burgundy. Maybe you can find images from it or I'll bring it to show you next time I see you. You would love it. Same kind of detailed naturalistic borders but also with insects, jewels etc.
ReplyDeletewow what a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures
Love the songbook sheets!
And the daisies for Teri!
Did you see the paintingof the church in Delft? The dog lifts his leg against a pilar.....fun!
Very cool! We're both very lucky to live close to so many great museums.
ReplyDeleteI live so far from anything like this. I love the glimpse you have given us.
ReplyDeleteAs to the book. You needed that book girl. Don't you feel bad about purchasing it. You deserve a treat.