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I love a good epic panorama and this 16th century work by Dutch painter Pieter Bruegel is an excellent example. The overall all theme is miserable but I can’t help but think he had a little fun painting it. The skeleton riding the wagon, playing his hurdy gurdy, while crushing a man is a good example of what seems to be an extremely dark joke.
Mar 3, 2025
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It was believed, particularly in medieval times, that witches would plant penises. The seed would come from young men’s semen scattered as a product of their masturbation. This was supposed to scare people away from such acts, stir them away from sin.
Other similar story was about Lilith, Adam’s first wife, who was condemned to live in hell. In order to create baby demons, she would collect the semen from men, thus inseminating herself with it.
Another one I like, is this illustration that instructs on how to participate in a medieval divorce duel. An actual book with the rules was found in a small town in Germany, though they don’t know if these duels actually took place.
Las Meninas by Diego Velásquez is one I’ve had a connection with since I was a child.
As for paintings from other artists, I generally like the ones from Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo, Basquiat, Goya, Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch.
Nov 2, 2024
i have a lot of posters on my walls, one of them is this painting. i learned about it in my a european history class i took in high school and have been obsessed since. i like to get lost in it. there are so many tiny details that are so fun to look at and wonder how he came up with it.
Feb 28, 2025
made in the late 1400s, giant triptych of ~7 ft x 12.5 ft
saw it at the museo del prado in madrid and was absolutely awed by its fantastical and chaotic nature, changed my life, i got one of the little guys tatted on my thigh
Feb 9, 2024
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I’m in my 30’s and I still can’t get the hang of this. I race a razor around my face like it’s trying to catch a bus.
Never shave when you’re in a hurry and don't shave like your competing in a time trial.
Mar 21, 2025
I’m not a Horse Boy, but I saw these little lads on my trip to Iceland. I think they’re fluffy and cute, and I don’t care who knows it!
Feb 28, 2025
I love hanging with my friends and family but nothing’s as chill as chilling by yourself. I saw this lonely muffin at an A&W and its isolation chamber made me jealous.
Apr 15, 2025