Tuesday, April 21, 2009

More Medieval pretty


The caption on this postcard received from a friend reads
Penelope Writing Her Fifth Letter. French, c1496.

8 comments:

  1. I can almost see a texture of taffeta on her skirt...lovely. Anita

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  2. I really love the colors in this one, like she is sitting on moss.

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  3. She somehow seems more "real" than most artworks of the period I've seen! And I love her hairstyle.

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  4. This is a pretty late piece, so that may explain the realistic style.

    Hairstyle, dress, trees...'tis all pretty:)

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  5. I just found your blog at Ruthie's blog, "5 Precious Things." The title intrigued me and I am not disappointed. My blog is called Celtic Lady and I natter on a lot about that subject, but I have always loved the Medieval Period as well. Thanks for such a lovely blog.

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  6. Thanks Julie!! and I'm finding the intertwining of blogspot to be fascinating. I love all-things-Celtic as well:)

    Saunters over to your blog.

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  7. A stunning postcard, the colors are so rich!
    Penelope is a favorite of mine. I'll have to
    find an early poem I wrote about her and repost.

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  8. How I love medieval artwork! Thank you so much for these pieces of beauty!
    Kirsten

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