Wowzers. I could not resist reverse-google-image-searching this to see the original, and was quite impressed by the alternate versions of it located in Wikimedia Commons. Brings back BF memories lol. Baby keeps getting distracted, looking away mid-feed. π
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josefa_de_%C3%93bidos_-_Sagrada_Familia_-_Convento_do_Bu%C3%A7aco.jpg#/media/File:Josefa_de_%C3%93bidos_-_Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia_-_Cascais.png
Very creative, David πππππ
Funny story, Nadine. I actually went
to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona,
to meet the sagrada familia, but they
weren’t home at the time, Neither
was Josefa de Γbidos. She must
have gone home to Portugal? π
Michael did the updated hommage.
Well it was a classical tradition to paint in the patrons and even the artist themselves into the scene – though hogging the limelight may be something for the 21st century. Merry Xmzzzz.
Yes, nothing new under the sun.
Just a whole lotta apps to help
get things done.
Diego RodrΓguez may not have
invented the Selfie, but he certainly
baroque new ground with it π
A hippy New Year to you too, Graham.
Yes Kritika …
an absolete masterpiece π
It certainly jingled my bells π
It assaults the senses on so many
levels, as good art should. Being
more naughty, than nice π
Mr. Redpath, I see you a-muse-d Michael and us once again π
Cool piece of art. Almost looks as if baby Jesus and you are fighting for
who gets to hold the cross π But in a subtle way. Like “Let me…” “No, let me…”
Let me know who won π
A Tug of Worship!
Brilliant idea, Gypsyπ‘ Of course,
you’d have to let the boss win πͺ
I wouldn’t want to be excommunicated.
Especially at Christmas time π π
Yes! I thought this might be up your alley π
You are right, a pre-Christmas excommunication wouldnΒ΄t be a smart move…π Balinese times have enchanted me away from too much cross-bearing. Which can be quite a good thing π Also I might be an Emoji-witch. Church doesnΒ΄t like those π My religion is kindness π
Just don’t put a spell check on me,
please Gypsy βοΈ Emojism is the
thing to bring the pigeons flocking
to the Mighty Quinn π At the great
Wall of Voodoo, the Hoodoo Gurus
can charge a pound of vegan flesh
to let them in, to see the Hurdy Gurdy
Man making his last planetary stand.
As the yeast of the Pharisees will have
finished the cooking in Hell’s Kitchen.
All will be revealed in the fullness
of time, as a wave of celestial gravity
pulls back the blind. Then all the
humble Emojis of destiny will fly free
to the Sermon on the Mount ποΈ π
LOL I might just put a spell check on you, because I am a very powerful …editor π No worries, I am not spellchecking anyone without their pre- approval π Flying free sounds pretty good to me – revealing our inner freedom in the outer way of being
thats what I like seeing π
Never! I cannot. Such is the path of a gypsy.
Appreciate your words of encouragement, Mr. Redpath. Also, awesome artists like you are never real conformists – they might just look like it on the surface π
LOL I think I am slowly learning the Redpath-lingo. Step by step – acquired brain damage is a challenge to deal with, and I am always up for a challenge π So please do stay in the web-world a while longer, so my new language skills can grow stronger π
Rocking all over
the web-world
may get you blocked
by the minions
of political correctness,
and the absurd.
But it’s worth the task
when the very freedom
of ever lovin’ expression
is at risk π€
The healing power of loving words and works of art can never be underestimated, and are much needed in this world of constricted hearts, suppressed arts, and bullying beasts of unconsciousness π π
Kudos to you, for all that you do!
With the role of Danny Zuka played
by La John Traviata. The Verdi-ct as
to whether he did a Violetta to the
lyrics, and music, is up to Giuseppe.
But Alexandre Dumas thought his
performancesπ€π€ πΆ was crass π
Extremely well done.
That would make an excellent Christmas card to send to friends and family, David. π
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Yes Chris …
It’s a high renaissance
masterpiece, of Michael’s.
Despite one highly suspicious
looking character π€
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What a great idea!
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Amazing-smiling mirth-beguiling.
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It’s all Michael’s multiple
smoke and mirrors πππ
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David Michael…angelo? πβοΈ
And WOW that the original was by a 17th-century *female* painter! Had not known of her till now. π€©πππ
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Yes, Josefa de Γbidos was a
Baroque superstar. Not too many
female painters around back then.
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Wowzers. I could not resist reverse-google-image-searching this to see the original, and was quite impressed by the alternate versions of it located in Wikimedia Commons. Brings back BF memories lol. Baby keeps getting distracted, looking away mid-feed. π
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josefa_de_%C3%93bidos_-_Sagrada_Familia_-_Convento_do_Bu%C3%A7aco.jpg#/media/File:Josefa_de_%C3%93bidos_-_Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia_-_Cascais.png
Very creative, David πππππ
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Funny story, Nadine. I actually went
to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona,
to meet the sagrada familia, but they
weren’t home at the time, Neither
was Josefa de Γbidos. She must
have gone home to Portugal? π
Michael did the updated hommage.
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Chuckle!!! David, are you a vampire π
(I have been there too but definitely not at the time that Josefa was alive. π)
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The builders were installing some
rather fruity fruit salad gargoylesπ
on the roof when I was there last π
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Ha ha! Fantastic!
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Glad you liked, Basilike π
I spent ages sitting for Michael
while he painted this one.
Seemed like centuries π
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π
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But you haven’t aged a day!
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It’s the clean living and regular
church attendance, Basilike π
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Fruit and incense preserves you.
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I once went out with Vampirella
for a quick bite. But once was more
than enough π
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π€’
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You may have to try a little harder in the beatific gaze department.
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I am ever repentant, Liz.
Just well camouflaged
behind the Ray Ban shades π
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π
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Well it was a classical tradition to paint in the patrons and even the artist themselves into the scene – though hogging the limelight may be something for the 21st century. Merry Xmzzzz.
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Yes, nothing new under the sun.
Just a whole lotta apps to help
get things done.
Diego RodrΓguez may not have
invented the Selfie, but he certainly
baroque new ground with it π
A hippy New Year to you too, Graham.
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Loved it!
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Me too, Doree!
A piece by the master, Michael.
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Awesome painting π€π
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Yes Kritika …
an absolete masterpiece π
It certainly jingled my bells π
It assaults the senses on so many
levels, as good art should. Being
more naughty, than nice π
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It is a fabulous painting. A masterpiece.
ππ€π Your words. Can’t stop laughing π
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πΆDing dong merrily on high π
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Speechless. Giggling. π
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Being struck dumb seems
to be a common reaction π€
Michael has brought some
joy to the world with this one π
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…as below so above. Merry Christmas.π
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You too, Nina πβ€οΈππ
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Loved this, David!!
Great in too many ways!!
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Thanks muchly, Chuck π
It’s all the work of the master
artisan, Michael de Multiple.
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Mr. Redpath, I see you a-muse-d Michael and us once again π
Cool piece of art. Almost looks as if baby Jesus and you are fighting for
who gets to hold the cross π But in a subtle way. Like “Let me…” “No, let me…”
Let me know who won π
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A Tug of Worship!
Brilliant idea, Gypsyπ‘ Of course,
you’d have to let the boss win πͺ
I wouldn’t want to be excommunicated.
Especially at Christmas time π π
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Yes! I thought this might be up your alley π
You are right, a pre-Christmas excommunication wouldnΒ΄t be a smart move…π Balinese times have enchanted me away from too much cross-bearing. Which can be quite a good thing π Also I might be an Emoji-witch. Church doesnΒ΄t like those π My religion is kindness π
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Just don’t put a spell check on me,
please Gypsy βοΈ Emojism is the
thing to bring the pigeons flocking
to the Mighty Quinn π At the great
Wall of Voodoo, the Hoodoo Gurus
can charge a pound of vegan flesh
to let them in, to see the Hurdy Gurdy
Man making his last planetary stand.
As the yeast of the Pharisees will have
finished the cooking in Hell’s Kitchen.
All will be revealed in the fullness
of time, as a wave of celestial gravity
pulls back the blind. Then all the
humble Emojis of destiny will fly free
to the Sermon on the Mount ποΈ π
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LOL I might just put a spell check on you, because I am a very powerful …editor π No worries, I am not spellchecking anyone without their pre- approval π Flying free sounds pretty good to me – revealing our inner freedom in the outer way of being
thats what I like seeing π
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Yes, never let anyone bully you into
the conformity of mediocrity βΉοΈ
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Never! I cannot. Such is the path of a gypsy.
Appreciate your words of encouragement, Mr. Redpath. Also, awesome artists like you are never real conformists – they might just look like it on the surface π
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π π βΎοΈ π
(On the surface I look like an
unmade bed of rebellion π)
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π π ππ
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Rebellious spirits are much needed in times like these π
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Maybe IΒ΄ll need a Mr. Redpath dictionary soonβ¦not sure I get your every tune π π
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It’s an acquired taste π πΆοΈ
Like acquired brain damage π€―
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LOL I think I am slowly learning the Redpath-lingo. Step by step – acquired brain damage is a challenge to deal with, and I am always up for a challenge π So please do stay in the web-world a while longer, so my new language skills can grow stronger π
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Rocking all over
the web-world
may get you blocked
by the minions
of political correctness,
and the absurd.
But it’s worth the task
when the very freedom
of ever lovin’ expression
is at risk π€
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The healing power of loving words and works of art can never be underestimated, and are much needed in this world of constricted hearts, suppressed arts, and bullying beasts of unconsciousness π π
Kudos to you, for all that you do!
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Too funny. Thanks. Duke
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π Have a good one, Duke π
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Bach to the future? π
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Can you Handel it? π
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Totally awesome pun there, David, about being baroque for New Year.
You can paraphrase sing someone making fun of Olivia Newton John in the movie Grease, “Look at me, I’m Vivald-di!”.
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With the role of Danny Zuka played
by La John Traviata. The Verdi-ct as
to whether he did a Violetta to the
lyrics, and music, is up to Giuseppe.
But Alexandre Dumas thought his
performancesπ€π€ πΆ was crass π
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Wow! Amazing!
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Yes, a Christmas revelation of
something profound, Eugenia.
I just haven’t worked out Michael’s
mystical meaning yet π€
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Yay. A Merry Renaissance Christmas, in advance”Happy New Year 2020″ to dear Redpath.π·π·π·
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Thank you very much, Aruna π
“A very Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear.”
~ John Lennon
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Yeah.only a word”HOPE”is only solution of many problems.
Merry Christmas,dear Redpath!!
ππππ
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Intriguing yet entertaining David π§ββοΈ
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Michael doe have an ironic
way with the iconic π
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ππ
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