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To: Hebrews 11:6

I like #1, #7, #25.

What ‘s with the cats in #4? I love cats, but I just don’t picture them here.

There is so much happening in this scenes that several A-listers did several versions in this list (El Greco, Botticelli)


5 posted on 09/28/2022 6:42:51 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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To: Dr. Sivana
I love cats, but I just don’t picture them here.

I hate cats, and I don't picture them anywhere--so I'm the wrong one to ask.

When I can, I group multiple works by the same artist, for sake of comparison. The most I recall seeing is four of a single scene by one artist.

7 posted on 09/28/2022 6:55:31 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6 (“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24)
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To: Dr. Sivana

In Medieval and Renaissance sacred art, cats were often used to symbolize sin and betrayal. Dogs, contrariwise, symbolized loyalty.

I don’t believe that’s the case here: Mary is holding a cat. It just doesn’t make sense, and it’s a modern painting anyway.

I think the artist just likes cats.


8 posted on 09/28/2022 6:57:27 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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