tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post7460903274716544004..comments2024-03-11T01:56:27.279-07:00Comments on The Chubby Chatterbox: The Tempeststephen Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-71627062175534439762012-06-24T17:11:18.003-07:002012-06-24T17:11:18.003-07:00I have interpreted the painting as the Rest on the...I have interpreted the painting as the Rest on the Flight into Egypt. All the elements of the painting, including the nude Madonna, are explained in a paper on my website at http://www.giorgionetempesta.com. I also discus the painting and other aspects of the Venetian Renaissance on my blog, giorgione et al.<br /><br />You say some have been deterred from seeing the painting as a sacred subject because of the nudity of the woman. To whom were you refering?<br /><br />FrankDr. Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469403843869655063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-29694161137407202502012-06-20T03:18:02.343-07:002012-06-20T03:18:02.343-07:00An invite to help? A request to come and see her p...An invite to help? A request to come and see her pain or maybe her burden? Not really sure but in those days, it could have meant anything.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-31796559237037750672012-06-19T14:41:14.934-07:002012-06-19T14:41:14.934-07:00The woman looks like the precursor to the "Ar...The woman looks like the precursor to the "Are you Mom enough?" woman. The man, isn't. Okay, I guess I am not into deep analysis today. I will have to contemplate when I am not in a goofy mood.<br /><br />CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085463730809297977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-47401107849205994872012-06-19T13:27:32.830-07:002012-06-19T13:27:32.830-07:00There's something about unanswered questions t...There's something about unanswered questions that elevate art to its highest form.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-68056273582301267862012-06-19T09:57:45.059-07:002012-06-19T09:57:45.059-07:00hi--new follower---i think the woman is trying to ...hi--new follower---i think the woman is trying to tempt the guard or soldier!Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-60407135882340574852012-06-19T08:52:17.784-07:002012-06-19T08:52:17.784-07:00It's what make the piece so interesting, if yo...It's what make the piece so interesting, if you asked 100 people about it I bet you would get 100 different answers. Personal interpretaion makes for damn good art. Nice ta tas though!<br />Cheers, Sausage...Sausagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563985186537460358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-32128963698591682602012-06-19T08:30:52.228-07:002012-06-19T08:30:52.228-07:00It is hard to comment when seen only on a computer...It is hard to comment when seen only on a computer screen. I do like your discussion of it and would love to spend some time seeing the painting now and thinking about all you have said. Thanks for the intro!Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-10271740473956208652012-06-19T00:41:21.844-07:002012-06-19T00:41:21.844-07:00Yes, you're right, nothing holy about this. ...Yes, you're right, nothing holy about this. I would guess it was the nobleman's idea. Perhaps the woman was his mistress, perhaps that's him (or a version of him) in the left hand corner. Still a bit of a strange idea for a picture, as usually in those days there was some kind of ostensible theme. But I think my next step would be to find out more about the guy who commissioned the picture, and his life. <br /><br />I'd never noticed that this picture was so odd, not having taken any particular interest in Giorgione before. Thanks for giving me something to think about, and I'll take a look at more of his work now, as it is lovely.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-38363948207993261352012-06-18T22:57:32.834-07:002012-06-18T22:57:32.834-07:00I can't understand why she is looking in the d...I can't understand why she is looking in the direction that she is; unless she is daring or challenging the audience. He just looks ridiculous in those pants. The landscape is beautiful. Perhaps they are a couple and this is a private moment captured on canvas for the whole world to see. I would actually like it without the guy and with her looking at the child.charlotte's menageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01992888036157755846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-59424820530276805422012-06-18T20:42:33.172-07:002012-06-18T20:42:33.172-07:00As someone who is of limited experience with art I...As someone who is of limited experience with art I find your commentary fascinating.You made me take a good look at the picture. These artists painted what they were told to paint but they were very skillful in their craft. The paints they had to use were much harder to work with compared to what is available today.<br /> As for what's going on? I'll leave it to others.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-49863670252507411542012-06-18T20:38:50.538-07:002012-06-18T20:38:50.538-07:00I have no idea what's happening, but is that a...I have no idea what's happening, but is that a bare bottom I see before me? Yes, I mean the guy in front of me in Target's checkout lane. I encounter the most interesting folks in Florida.<br /><br />Love,<br />Janie ala JunebugJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-22031566371269512832012-06-18T17:36:28.186-07:002012-06-18T17:36:28.186-07:00I love seeing and learning about this stuff!! fu...I love seeing and learning about this stuff!! fun to think about...momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-53401767101629607692012-06-18T17:35:47.077-07:002012-06-18T17:35:47.077-07:00What a bizarre painting, but your post was quite i...What a bizarre painting, but your post was quite interesting.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-34447960035936678412012-06-18T17:35:07.043-07:002012-06-18T17:35:07.043-07:00I have absolutely no clue, but I'm fascinated ...I have absolutely no clue, but I'm fascinated by how many questions one painting can stir up!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-79565611829536328112012-06-18T15:10:59.969-07:002012-06-18T15:10:59.969-07:00I'm no good at interpreting paintings.
Looks ...I'm no good at interpreting paintings.<br /><br />Looks like somebody beat me to it. My first thought was, "She was a woman ahead of the Times." At least she's suckling an infant, not a toddler. My second thought was, "That dude is packin'."Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-34053562722950979172012-06-18T12:31:35.598-07:002012-06-18T12:31:35.598-07:00I think he is the secret "god of peeping"...I think he is the secret "god of peeping" making yet another naughty appearance.From the Mind of a Madmanhttp://steve-bailey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-52536877741860453892012-06-18T11:55:18.644-07:002012-06-18T11:55:18.644-07:00A commissioned poster for La Leche League circa 15...A commissioned poster for La Leche League circa 1500? Kind of an "I dare you to tell me not to breastfeed my baby in public". Very forward thinking. :)Felt Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780591740062565033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-81992651664437289972012-06-18T11:54:20.094-07:002012-06-18T11:54:20.094-07:00I, too, think the man with a stick is smiling beca...I, too, think the man with a stick is smiling because he is showing off his aroused state of... well you know.<br /><br />And I'm confused as well, why pants have to be removed to breast feed.<br /><br />These things truly are mysterious. However, I do believe you've solved one mystery, inadvertantly.<br /><br />The true inspiration for the recent Time magazine ad of Mom and toddler suckling at her breast.<br /><br />heh hehAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-17960343673056727862012-06-18T11:04:24.552-07:002012-06-18T11:04:24.552-07:00I have no idea about paintings and art.I am just l...I have no idea about paintings and art.I am just looking at it and it is a nice piece.♥●• İzdihër •●♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07824597580762719194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-72710239245847313442012-06-18T10:34:09.478-07:002012-06-18T10:34:09.478-07:00The man is thinking,'oh, that's what they&...The man is thinking,'oh, that's what they're for..who knew?' Seriously, you are teaching me to appreciate art...something I've not had a clue about before this. Smiles - A.AstridsSoapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765645879431056941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-80603088938165138542012-06-18T09:17:16.973-07:002012-06-18T09:17:16.973-07:00Most interesting piece!Most interesting piece!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831017007089393889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-5660320897954578242012-06-18T08:40:42.968-07:002012-06-18T08:40:42.968-07:00I haven't a clue, but then I rarely do. I kno...I haven't a clue, but then I rarely do. I know nothing of art. I know what I like and that's about it. I wouldn't hang this on my wall no matter how much it was worth. Just saying.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-79783149824725919622012-06-18T08:33:02.416-07:002012-06-18T08:33:02.416-07:00Hmmm....very interesting. I think the expression o...Hmmm....very interesting. I think the expression on her face is more telling than the one on his.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-83957572281543223302012-06-18T08:21:55.424-07:002012-06-18T08:21:55.424-07:00Fascinating; maybe he saw politics or religion in ...Fascinating; maybe he saw politics or religion in some way as a veiled threat, looking like a kindly guard (who really pays no attention to you) or a nurturing mother (again, who ignores the one she nurtures beyond the basics to keep it alive), but roiling with much unseen in the background which would be menacing if known. Then again, maybe i just think too much.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4300332596847087857.post-26345327866042382792012-06-18T08:19:28.730-07:002012-06-18T08:19:28.730-07:00It is a mystery. She wouldn't have to be nake...It is a mystery. She wouldn't have to be naked to breastfeed and where are her clothes? All she has is the long sheet-like piece of fabric that she kind of draped over her shoulders. And where is her other boob? She has this one big round one, but no indication of another one--like the one-breasted woman.<br />And that guy looks like some kind of dandy-wanna-be. Not sure what the connection is between them, but how could he have missed her, you know? Love the stormy landscape and the bird on the roof. <br />I haven't a clue what's going on. But from the looks of it, neither do they. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.com