Friday, November 28, 2014

Infant Christ Asleep

Infant Christ Asleep
By Bartolomé Estéban Murillo
17th century
Oil on canvas, 24.76" x 32.64"
 
The "ate too much pumpkin pie" post-Thanksgiving Squishy.

Monday, November 17, 2014

St. Christopher

St. Christopher
By Bernardo Strozzi
1600's
Oratorio of Saints Sebastian and Rocco, Campo Ligure, Italy

Remember that one time you thought you were in bible story, but only later realized you were in a circus act?

Monday, November 10, 2014

The Virgin Mary and the Infant Christ Wrapped in Swaddling

 

The Virgin Mary and the Infant Christ Wrapped in Swaddling
By Filippo de Grado
Etching, 9 x 12.5 cm
 
The family that swaddles together, stays together.

Monday, November 3, 2014

The Virgin wih Musician Angels

The Virgin wih Musician Angels
By Abdón Castaneda
c. 1610
Oil on linen
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Hot dayem!, Squishy and his putti friends are ripped.  What kind lifting routine did they put toddlers on back in 1610?