La Dama del Armiño - Leonardo da Vinci

 "La Dama del Armiño," una obra maestra creada por el genio renacentista Leonardo da Vinci en torno al año 1489-1490, es un ejemplo sublime de la habilidad del artista para capturar la esencia emocional y la psicología de su sujeto. La pintura representa a Cecilia Gallerani, una joven noble milanese y amante del Duque de Milán, Ludovico Sforza.

Leonardo logra combinar la gracia y la delicadeza de la dama con la presencia majestuosa del armiño, un símbolo de pureza y poder. La interacción entre la figura y el animal es una manifestación del entendimiento íntimo entre naturaleza y humanidad, típico de la visión humanista del Renacimiento. (Más del Renacimiento en los comentarios )

La sutileza de la luz y la sombra, junto con los detalles intrincados de la vestimenta y la textura del armiño, demuestran la maestría técnica de Leonardo. "La Dama del Armiño" trasciende su mero valor estético para ofrecer una ventana al mundo interior de la dama y a la perspicacia artística de uno de los mayores exponentes de la historia del arte.

Artista: Leonardo da Vinci

Período: Alto Renacimiento

Géneros: Retrato, Retrato pictórico

Material: Pintura al óleo

Tamaño: 54 cm x 39 cm

Fecha de creación: 1489

Año: 1489–1491

Los Secretos del Arte

NIKEAYASTOUR 2023🔴🔴 STOP: MANDROU (1849mt)-BEC De NANAZ (3010mt) -NANAZ GLUE (2775mt)-GRAND TOURNALIN REFUGE (2600mt)

 

NIKEAYASTOUR 2023

STOP: MANDROU (1849mt)-BEC De NANAZ (3010mt) -NANAZ GLUE (2775mt)-GRAND TOURNALIN REFUGE (2600mt) -Loc. La TCHAVANNA -return to the valley (7:30- with variations-very difficult and tiring route).

Large professional ring over 25km in height between peaks and ascents at three thousand meters to test our limits.

The hiking route takes place on the rocks of the N ridge that leads to Col de Nanaz (2775mt), an important communication valley between the Tournenche and Ayas Valleys, today part of the Alta Via della Valle d’Aosta through which you can descend to Champoluc.

We have enriched and made the route with the variants that descend from Becca di Nanaz to the namesake Colle and from there to Refugio Tournaline, with another tiring climb up to the Colle before the long final path back to the Alta Valle.

Departure from the Mandrou town plan where the path begins by following the path 3/3a which leaves where indicated from the poles next to the church.

The path (3/3A) leaves the habitat, goes over a voting pillar and reaches Ca' Zena, with a large anchor and the silhouette of the Genoa lantern at the entrance.

We cross the road and continue on the steep that leads to the Alpe Mezzan (or Metsan). The last part of the trail before the camping trip is between two fences bordering the pastures.

Arrived at the camping site, which is also a typical product store, ice cream, restaurant and agriturism ("La Tchavana"), we go through the picnic area and continue to the Sarteur Chapel (or Notre Dame des Montagnards) on the path no. 3, doing an uphill cross.

Passing to the left of the chapel you leave the Vascoccia Alps on the right and you reach the dirt road corresponding to a sign indicating the Trail of the Alpine and the current altitude (2280 m. ). Follow the direction to the left and arrive in front of the Alps Pian Pera. The path is 3A (3 leads to Colle Vascoccia).

Passed the Alpe Pian pera we stay on trail no. 3A; a spring is found shortly after. On a mass there’s the written “last water”: it’s true, you can’t find another on the way. Then we proceed on the path to the right of the spring.

The path goes through a basin, then begins to go up crossing the slope and always remains clearly visible

The inclination is not excessive but challenging and it remains constant and requires a minimum of resistance and above all training.

Shortly after, already over 2800 altitude, the path no longer goes through comfortable meadows but through a fine and insidious stone. Unsuitable shoes can struggle to do well grip on this terrain, you need to pay a lot of attention with every step because the path is always more tempting and is inclined sideways, towards a rather steep slope. We arrive at 2900 meters, the path revolves around the mountain in clock.

At this point the most is done. After almost three hours of narrow climb The route reaches the rounded peak of Becca de Nanaz (3010m) easily accessible with the slightly tallest Becca Trecare, which faces the Val d'Ayas, offering a stunning sight.

On the right, the metal cross with lightning and the small altar placed at the top begins to emerge from the rock. One more effort and the summit is conquered.

The small altar contains an Alpine hat, a prayer dedicated to eighteen Alpines who died in an accident in 1954 and a reduced copy of the Domenica del Corriere cover that reminds the fact.

Every 14th of August a Holy Mass is celebrated on this altar.

The descent is very dangerous (not recommended for inexperienced and impromptu people) and the variants (descent to the Colle, Tournaline ring, exit to the Colle is a very long stretch for Mandrou) better not to add them to the already long and tiring route.

Thirty breathtaking images from landscape beauty, nature and alpine uniqueness.

Thanks to the great professionalism and affection for Jacopo and Rosanna, my loyal travel companions. A hug and a special mention to our new Parisian friend, Jerome, who accompanied us from the top of the Bec de Nanaz for all the devastating variants that ended the hike.

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To the max always!

Massimo Ruggero

President of the metro Club per l’UNESCO di Genova Città

Trivia of Jane Rusell

 

Trivia of Jane Rusell

*Howard Hughes discovered Russell when she was participating in theatrical workshops in Hollywood. The billionaire quickly cast her in his 1943 film “The Outlaw,” the story of Old West outlaw Billy the Kid. For her debut, she was paid the princely sum of $50 per week.

*Russell became notorious even before “The Outlaw” was released due to her sexy pose in a low-cut blouse in promotional pictures for the movie. While the film was tame by contemporary standards, Hollywood and state censors held up its release for almost three years. The issue ended up in court, with one judge saying Russell’s breasts “hung over the picture like a thunderstorm over a landscape. They were everywhere.”

*Howard Hughes designed a infamous underwire bra just for Russell to further propel her cleavage onwards and upwards for the movie.In her autobiography, Russell said that she found Hughes' baffling bra invention to be incredibly uncomfortable, so she devised a way to get around wearing it. Russell hid the invention and wore her own bra, adjusting the straps and padding it out with tissue to fool the notorious director. Hughes’ infamous invented bra now lives in a Hollywood museum.

*Jane Russell was known for playing sultry femme fatale types onscreen, but behind the scenes, she could be a goody-two shoes. She was a devout Christian. Russell actually organized a weekly Bible study at her home which she named the “Hollywood Christian group.”

*While making His Kind of Woman (1951), her co-star Robert Mitchum came up with a cheeky nickname for Russell, calling her “Hard John” for her rigid Christian beliefs. Any other star might’ve taken offense, but Russell had a great sense of humor. When a reporter asked her about her reputation for being hard-nosed about her faith, she had a sassy retort: "Christians can have big breasts too."

*Russell got paid more than her co-star on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Marilyn Monroe. But despite this competition, Monroe spoke fondly of Russell in the final interview she gave before her tragic passing, saying that Russell was “quite wonderful to me.”

*In order to play Hughes in the 2004 film “The Aviator,” Leonardo DiCaprio spent a day talking with Russell about the mogul.

Hollywood stars & movies⭐⭐ 30s,40s,50s,60s  

Las Meninas. Del pintor sevillano Diego Velázquez

 Las Meninas.

Del pintor sevillano Diego Velázquez.

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (Sevilla, bautizado el 6 de junio de 1599-Madrid, 6 de agosto de 1660), conocido como Diego Velázquez, fue un pintor barroco español considerado uno de los máximos exponentes de la pintura española y maestro de la pintura universal. Pasó sus primeros años en Sevilla, donde desarrolló un estilo naturalista de iluminación tenebrista, por influencia de Caravaggio y sus seguidores. A los 24 años se trasladó a Madrid, donde fue nombrado pintor del rey Felipe IV y cuatro años después fue ascendido a pintor de cámara, el cargo más importante entre los pintores de la corte. A esta labor dedicó el resto de su vida. Su trabajo consistía en pintar retratos del rey y de su familia, así como otros cuadros destinados a decorar las mansiones reales. Su presencia en la corte le permitió estudiar la colección real de pintura que, junto con las enseñanzas de su primer viaje a Italia, donde conoció tanto la pintura antigua como la que se hacía en su tiempo, fueron influencias determinantes para evolucionar a un estilo de gran luminosidad, con pinceladas rápidas y sueltas. En su madurez, a partir de 1631, pintó de esta forma grandes obras como La rendición de Breda. En su última década su estilo se hizo más esquemático y abocetado, alcanzando un dominio extraordinario de la luz. Este período se inauguró con el Retrato del papa Inocencio X, pintado en su segundo viaje a Italia, y a él pertenecen sus dos últimas obras maestras: Las meninas y Las hilanderas.

Velázquez se autorretrató, pintando, en 1656 en su cuadro más emblemático: Las meninas. En las mangas de su vestido y en su mano derecha se aprecia su estilo final rápido y abocetado. En su paleta distinguimos los pocos colores que utilizaba en sus pinturas. La cruz de la Orden de Santiago que lleva en el pecho fue añadida al cuadro posteriormente.

Su catálogo consta de unas 120 o 130 obras. El reconocimiento como pintor universal se produjo tar

""EL ARTE Andaluz""

Ilias I. Katsos // Masaaki Noda - watercolor entitled "Shift of Moment-26"

 Thank you Masaaki !-

It was great to see internationally known artist and friend Masaaki Noda again yesterday at my office and for him to bring the watercolor I had purchased, and he had framed, prior to him leaving for Japan. His amazing watercolor entitled "Shift of Moment-26" and part of his “Movement of the Moment” series will be a wonderful addition to my collection. His watercolor was painted in 1984 and captivates with its delicate blend of vibrant hues and ethereal brushwork. His mastery among other things lies in creating evocative landscapes that transport viewers to dreamlike realms through the use of subtle gradients and meticulous detailing that imbues his works with a sense of tranquility and harmony.

The Praetorian Fountain

 The Praetorian Fountain

•It is located in the heart of the historic centre and represents the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria, Italy.

•The fountain was built by Francesco Camilliani in the city of Florence in 1554 but was transferred to Palermo in 1574.

•The fountain included 48 statues and was surrounded by a long arbour formed by 90 columns of wood.

•In 1573 the indebted Luigi de Toledo, on the verge of moving to Naples, sold the fountain to the city of Palermo.

•In fact, the Senate of Palermo decided to buy the building to place it in the square in front of the Palazzo Pretorio.

•On 26 May 1574 the fountain arrived in Palermo.

• To transport it, the fountain was disassembled in 644 pieces.

•However, the fountain arrived incompleted in Palermo. Some sculptures were damaged during the transport, others were maybe kept by Luigi de Toledo.

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