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CTyankee

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8. We've been watching eagerly! Glad you posted this (I had thought I might).

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 04:21 PM

Nov 20

Leonardo painted what I consider to be the most beautiful angel in all of Western art, in his "Virgin of the Rocks." He painted two slightly different versions of this work. In one version the beautiful angel is pointing to the infant John but not in the other.

https://www.mastersgaze.com/blogs/notizie/the-virgin-of-the-rocks-controversial-hydden-symbol-in-da-vincis-painting

I am mesmerized by the beauty of this angel, which looks like a female but perhaps is just a beautiful boy!

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***directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, [View all] elleng Nov 18 OP

Thanks elleng for the heads up. Emile Nov 18 #1

Thanks for the reminder! Set to record both episodes. ms liberty Nov 18 #2

An amazing series, about maybe the most brilliant person to have ever lived. Love PBS. walkingman Nov 19 #3

The first segment last night was just wonderful. CTyankee Nov 19 #4

YES, and studied it so carefullly! elleng Nov 19 #5

elleng............. Upthevibe Nov 20 #6

Dunno, check local listings. Was on one of my PBS channels again early this morning, elleng Nov 20 #7

We've been watching eagerly! Glad you posted this (I had thought I might). CTyankee Nov 20 #8