Giggles at the Gallery (Favorites at Washington’s National Gallery, 17)
Post published:January 31, 2016
Violent disagreement with the driver
Dude, I told you not to get us on the Beltway!
Venetian, Cupid on a Dolphin, late 16th or early 17th century. On loan by the Louvre to Washington’s National Gallery. Photo: Dianne L. Durante
Who are you, and what have you done with my cubs?
Central Italian 15th or 16th Century (Possibly Roman 15th or 16th Century), The Capitoline Wolf Suckling Romulus and Remus, , late 15th – early 16th century, bronze. Washington, National Gallery, Samuel H. Kress Collection. Photo: National Gallery
What does Alexander the Great wear to war?
Workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio, Alexander the Great, , c. 1483/1485, marble. Washington, National Gallery, Gift of Therese K. Straus. Photo: National Gallery
Whatever he damn well pleases, apparently: or so thought a Renaissance Italian artist.
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