In terrible condition above. Three days later, risen. Cool! And he's one of my favorite philosophers. And, below, one of my favorite depictions of him.
*Top postcard, reproduction of La Piedad by Ribera, 1633. Bottom postcard, no credits listed except "Printed in Spain Dep. Leg B-40947-77".
I always wonder why no one depicts a Middle Eastern man as having dark skin and hair, preferring instead to make him blond and usually blue eyed. When you think about it it's really a little strange.
ReplyDeleteStrange, yes. Surprising, no!
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