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The art of marrying in secret

Oct 4, 2022

art, buildings, law, religion

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So now we examine the case of the artist Raphael (d’Urbino), who lived from 1483-1520. He was officially betrothed, in 1514, to Maria Bibbiena, the niece of a Cardinal (left, painted in 1516), which implies the need for some propriety in the relationship. Canon law would definitely apply and the chance of secretly marrying her…
That unicorn is really a lap dog: The secret details in 4 classic paintings revealed….

Sep 27, 2019

art

Botticelli, dogs, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, unicorns

I have always been fascinated by the mysterious way great paintings evolve., and have written on the subject before. In a manner of speaking. See here Now I have come across a very interesting article about a missing da Vinci fresco, and four great works by da Vinci, Raphael and Boticelli: da Vinci’s Adoration of…