Still Life with Peacock Pie by Pieter Claesz
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take a look at this sumptuous feast by one of the stars of still-life painting, Pieter Claesz. We’ll find… Read More »Still Life with Peacock Pie by Pieter Claesz
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The Thanksgiving Episode
I’ve been trying to practice gratitude this year to fight against the fear and toxicity that’s felt overwhelming at times. So, I decided to make… Read More »The Thanksgiving Episode
River Landscape with Ferry by Salomon van Ruysdael
Salomon van Ruysdael absolutely nails the feeling of optimism, enjoyment, maybe even relief, as his fellow Dutch citizens ferry across a river on a soft… Read More »River Landscape with Ferry by Salomon van Ruysdael
Daniel in the Lions’ Den by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
So who’s this big naked guy sitting around with a bunch of lions? Meet Daniel, a favorite counselor to the Persian king Darius. Daniel has… Read More »Daniel in the Lions’ Den by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
River Landscape with Cows – Aelbert Cuyp
This evening scene celebrates the peace and prosperity the Dutch were finally enjoying after 80 years of war with Spain. But don’t be fooled by… Read More »River Landscape with Cows – Aelbert Cuyp