[Chainmail]

I've heard that theory before and I certainly can't tell...The major difference between the paintings is the height of the top of the head on Number 2 and a subtle improvement around the eyes, making the subject more feminine.

Nonetheless, if that is an example of what passed for pretty back then, it's amazing that they reproduced at all.

[SMARTY]

The idea of feminine beauty has certainly evolved through time and in different cultures.

It seems like it’s at a new low right now. A woman is only appealing if she gets herself up like a hooker?

Sad.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

"...it's amazing that they reproduced at all."

They still had wine.