Prepare to be floored by a ceiling that’s more cultured than your bookshelf and more expensive than your car πŸš—πŸŽ¨πŸ‘‘πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί

Read my post here: https://discovermyeurope.eu/a-ceiling-that-outshines-your-entire-house/

#baroqueart #HungarianHeritage #rococoluxury

The Holy Family on the Steps captures a poignant moment, blending sacred symbolism with serene beauty. The interplay of figures and architecture invites contemplation on redemption and humanity. How does this artwork deepen your understanding of the Holy Family's significance?
#ClevelandArt #BaroqueArt #Poussin
https://clevelandart.org/art/1981.18
Witness the grace of Giovanni Battista Piazzetta's "A Flying Angel," a masterful study that breathes life into Baroque artistry. The dynamic poses and intricate folds tell a captivating story. How does this dual composition engage your imagination?
#ClevelandArt #BaroqueArt #Piazzetta
https://clevelandart.org/art/1938.388
The River God Tiber embodies Rome's mythic origins, bridging mythology and artistry in this stunning sketch by Poccetti. With expressive lines capturing the essence of the river's life-giving force, what stories do these ancient figures whisper to you?
#ClevelandArt #ArtHistory #BaroqueArt #Mythology
https://clevelandart.org/art/2012.36
Listening to a PBS program by Rick Steves and I can't believe he just described a painting by Rubens as having "Rubenesque" women in it - without any other descriptors. Sheesh, even AI could write better than that. Then again Rick Steves has never been known for his depth of knowledge but rather nice little snippets of Europe #ArtHistory #PBS #RickSteves #Rubens #BaroqueArt

https://www.fromoldbooks.org/Rouam-MuseeArtistiqueVI/pages/162-frieze-with-cherubs/

Time for some cherubs and a putto or two! How many cherubs are there in the picture?

#Engraving of a frieze by Louis Tettelin (1615-1655).

Last one from this book for a while i think, although i just scanned (with #xsane) from Volume V in the same fabulous series...

#fobo #vintageArt #vintageEngraving #cherubs #GIMP #GIMP3 #Gimp_3 #baroqueArt #notAFountain

Bom Jesus of Braga
Where faith meets the sky

Amid the gentle mist of Minho mornings and the golden light of dusk, rises the Bom Jesus do Monte, one of Portugal’s most beautiful baroque masterpieces.
Its monumental staircase seems to ascend not only the hill, but the spirit itself step by step, toward serenity. Each level tells a story: of water that purifies, virtues that uplift, and faith that guides.

At the summit, the Sanctuary, crowned by its twin towers and framed by geometric gardens, welcomes those who reach the top with a silence that speaks louder than words.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, Bom Jesus is not merely stone and art it is movement, pilgrimage, and contemplation.
A place where the human touches the divine, and every step becomes a prayer.

#BomJesusDoMonte #Braga #Portugal #WorldHeritage #UNESCO #SacredArchitecture #BaroqueArt #FaithAndBeauty #CulturalHeritage #VisitPortugal #TravelEurope #Pilgrimage #BomJesusSanctuary #HistoryAndFaith #DiscoverPortugal