The Parnassus is a painting by the Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna, executed in 1497. It is now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris.

The Parnassus is a painting by the Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna, executed in 1497. It is now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris.

The traditional interpretation of the work is based on a late 15th-century poem by Battista Fiera, which identified it as a representation of Mount Parnassus, culminating in the allegory of Isabella as Venus and Francesco II Gonzaga as Mars.

The two gods are shown on a natural arch of rocks in front a symbolic bed; in the background the vegetation has many fruits in the right part (the male one) and only one in the left (female) part, symbolizing the fecundation. The posture of Venus derives from the ancient sculpture. They are accompanied by Anteros (the heavenly love), opposed to the carnal one. The latter is still holding the arch, and has a blowpipe which aims at the genitals of Vulcan, Venus' husband, portrayed in his workshop in a grotto. Behind him is the grape, perhaps a symbol of the drunk's intemperance.

In a clearing under the arch is Apollo playing a lyre. Nine Muses are dancing, in an allegory of universal harmony. The touch of Pegasus's hoof (right) can generate the spring which fed the falls of Mount Helicon, which can be seen in the background. The Muses danced traditionally in wood of this mount, and thus the traditional naming of Mount Parnassus is wrong.

Near Pegasus is Mercury, with his traditional winged hat, caduceus (the winged staff with entwined snakes), and messenger shoes. He is present to protect the two adulterers.

Operation Knightfall a.k.a. Order 66 was the Jedi massacre executed by the Clone troopers and Sith and resulted in the near extinction of the Jedi. It played a pivotal role in the ability to form the Galactic Empire.

Clones POV:

When me and my brothers got the orders there were a lot of mixed feelings, some didn't seem to care at all and others where very hesitant and suspicious about what was about to go down. General Skywalker, our general over the course of the entire war was to lead us into the Jedi Temple to execute all of the Jedi to pay for there betrayal and assassination attempt on the Chancellor.

At the time we arrived they didn't expect a thing. The Jedi is a powerful opponent so we had to act very swift and silent so they couldn't fight back. If they would than there will be a lot of casulties. First we had to eliminate the gatekeeper so he couldn't alert the other Jedi. We arrived and General Skywalker swiftly struck him down without any mercy. When we entered the temple we directly secured all the exit points and hangars so nobody could go out or get in. Clone troopers went into every room to eliminate them before they sensed something was off. Ofcourse some of the Jedi saw us or sensed our presence and tried to fight there way out. A lot of casualties fell on both sides, but for them it was already to late... The fall of the Jedi order was a fact and opperation Knightfall was yet another victory for the Galactic Republic.

Jedi POV:

I sense... Something strange... Suddenly I hear shots comming from inside the temple! Who could be infiltrating our most sacred temple? Should I go take a look or just wait untill one of the Masters comes to explain what's happening? Maybe meditation can learn me something more. I can feel the infiltrators... They feel familiar. They feel... The Clone troopers! They are acompanied by a very dark presence! Is it the Sith? Are they taking revenge? How could our own troopers turn against us?

How could anyone do this... I just hope I get out alive.

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So this is my entry for the Dark Times RPG.

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Shok1 executes his unique cellular style. Scaling down I chose to use simpler forms to create this single letter J.

“The Red Butterfly”is a fascinating surrealist digital artwork. It features a large wall with a door and a raised window, evoking mystery and curiosity. A human figure stands on the sidewalk in front of the wall, surrounded by objects such as a worn suitcase and a fire hydrant, which add to the enigmatic charm of the scene. Above, a huge butterfly floats, casting its shadow on the wall and intensifying the surreal aura. The pastel colors are harmonious and delicate, enhancing the visual impact of the work. This work is a perfect example of classic surrealism, beautifully executed and engaging.

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CC - 7131, Station Log

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CC - 7131: "General! Droids spotted in sector 4!"

The Jedi's lightsaber blades ignited, with a glow of blue illuminating the platform beneath his feet.

CC - 7131 and his men began firing at the droids, unaware that another squadron of B1 droids had already reached the bottom of the platform the clones were standing on. They began scaling the supports of the platform, unknown to the clone troopers.

The first droids made their way onto the platform, surprising a few troopers, which killed them in the process.

CC - 7131: "Droids on the platform! Squad, tighten formation!"

The clones formed up, taking out the droids on the platform as they did so. One trooper threw thermal detonators into the midst of the droids attacking the platform on foot, creating a blast of flame and metal body parts. With the droids on the ground handled, Master Evansan directed his attention to the droids on the platform, finishing them off with the help of his men.

CC - 7131: "Enemy neutralized, General Evansan."

Evansan: "Indeed, though I sense our battle is not yet over. There is a great darkness approaching, I can feel it in the Force. There are dark times ahead of us all."

CC - 7131: "Whatever it is, sir, we can handle it...together."

Evansan put a hand on his captain's shoulder.

Evansan: "I know we can, Ray. You've never let me down. I'm going to go report our status to Master Secura."

CC - 7131 (Ray): "Very good, sir."

As Evansan began to walk away, Ray's holoprojector beeped, signaling an incoming transmission. Ray took the 'projector off his belt, and turned it on to receive the message. He was surprised to see Chancellor Palpatine appear in hologram form before him.

Palpatine: "Captain Ray. It is finally time. Execute Order 66 immediately. Ever Jedi is a traitor to the Republic, and must die."

Good soldiers follow orders, Ray heard him say in his head.

CC - 7131 (Ray): "Yes, my Lord. It will be done."

And so it was. Captain Ray of the Grand Army of the Republic turned his weapon on Jedi Master Evansan, and pulled the trigger.

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Hello there! This is my "application" build to join the Dark Times group. I've been wanting to build a little Order 66 vignette for a while, so this was a perfect opportunity once I heard about this awesome group of builders.

I chose to do Felucia, which I don't think is done too often. I tried to make it very different from other Felucia MOC's. Usually there is a ton of more growth, but I decided to thin it out a bit, as if the Republic recently built their little outpost.

Let me know what you think, both of the build and story! :)

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Through the creations that I build, I hope to inspire other young (or perhaps older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity. We all need a positive way to express ourselves, so let's let LEGO be an extension of us. Your creativity belongs to you, and nobody can take that away. Build what you want to build, and how you want to build it.

The Midland Camera club planned and executed a wonderful trip to the Jordan Valley and Leelanau peninsula in pursuit of Fall colors, landscapes, farms, sand dunes, Lake Michigan. lighthouses, and a vast assortment of interesting subjects to photograph. All the members came home with a nice collection of photographs and much joy in the adventure spent together. Visit our viewing site to see the work of the members.

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The first castle at Dryslwyn was constructed by the sons of the Lord Rhys in the early part of the 13th century and was further fortified by Rhys ap Maredudd later in the century. By 1287 Dryslwyn was possibly the largest stone castle built by a Welsh prince. In June 1287 Rhys attacked and captured the castles of Dynefor, Carreg Cennen and Llandovery causing the King to raise an army under Edmund Earl of Cornwall and invade Deheubarth. Dryslwyn was besieged and fell after three weeks in August and September. Rhys escaped but was captured and executed in 1292. During the siege part of a wall collapsed and a number of the attackers were buried alive.

The castle now in the hands of the English was repaired but after its surrender to Owain Glyndwr in 1403 and subsequent recapture it was effectively destroyed.

In 1794, the demagogue Maximillian Robespierre was executed, bringing an end to the "Reign of Terror" in France. His leadership would soon be replaced by the "Directory", a committee of five members governing the French Republic along with a 500 member legislature. Despite these new changes and some semblance of normalcy, the next 4 years would be rocked by political gridlock, inflation, revolts, corruption and war. The Directory would wage several successful wars against the great powers of Europe, but could do nothing about the discontent at home. It was hated by the Jacobins and the Royalists alike who the Directory would seek to crush in the streets of Paris. Due to the political gridlock, the Directory had to use the military to enforce its decrees with generals like Napoleon Bonaparte and Barthelemy Joubert playing a role in this.

Eventually the rule of the Directory would come to an end in the Coup of 18 Brumarie (November 9, 1799). The political instability and military defeats abroad were too much for the French people who decided that uncertain authoritarianism was better than the chaos of the republic. The Directory was replaced by the French Consulate with Napoleon Bonaparte as the head. The chaotic and unstable revolution had come to an end and so began the Napoleonic Era.

At first this build started with the catacombs, which I thought would be a cool build to do. I then decided to add the city of Paris itself, but I had a limited time window since the catacombs themselves are relatively new (historically speaking). I decided to go with the French revolution as its one of the most interesting and important events in world history. Many of the buildings were inspired by what's seen in Assassins Creed Unity. I did include an Arno Easter egg in the catacombs because why not. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy it!

Penedo da Saudade é um monumento natural localizado na freguesia de São Pedro de Moel, no concelho da Marinha Grande, em Portugal. Trata-se de uma enorme rocha granítica que se ergue sobre o mar, a cerca de 100 metros de altitude, oferecendo uma vista panorâmica sobre a costa atlântica. O nome Penedo da Saudade deve-se à lenda de que foi devido à tristeza da Duquesa de Caminha, viúva que sentia muita saudade do seu marido injustamente executado, que escolheu aquele lugar para expressar a sua dor.

Penedo da Saudade is a natural monument located in the parish of São Pedro de Moel, in the municipality of Marinha Grande, Portugal. It is a huge granite rock that rises above the sea, about 100 meters high, offering a panoramic view of the Atlantic coast. The name Penedo da Saudade is due to the legend that it was due to the sadness of the Duchess of Caminha, a widow who missed her unjustly executed husband, who chose that place to express her pain.

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Mission Log Entry VIII - CT-2794 // “Quinton” // 2nd Joint Expeditionary Battalion // Inner Rim

Location - Inner Rim // Cato Neimoidian colony planet: Z-Y4

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Excitement rippled amongst the men as the sun began to cast its rays upon their weary faces. After nine excruciating, exhausting months of liberating the colony planet, Z-Y4, from CIS and Cato Neimoidian explotation, we were headed back to Coruscant. Battle hardened and weary myself, I approached General Bardok to inform him upon our relocation.

“CT - 2794, the time has come. Execute Order 66.”

In a blur I drew my pistol from its holster. My head rang, and there was faint shouting amongst the chaos. When I came to my sense again, I stood with one foot on Bardoks stricken chest, his lightsaber laying on the street beside him. “The padawan,” I yelled, “find the padawan, find her! Find that traitorous Jedi!”

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I finally decided to execute this shot. This was inspired by DCI's comment on my invisible camera sequel shot. It was a while ago but I finally got it done. Lol. The vision I saw when he said the comment was a little better than this. Not too happy with the execution but i tried. Its good enough. =P

Wanna know about my day? It'd be too much to say. haha. To make it short, the weather killed it. But work was good! Because of this sh*tty weather we're having I had a lot of deliveries. Cheers.

Salle exécutée par Giulio Romano (Jules Romain, Rome, 1492-Mantoue, 1546) et Francesco Primaticcio (Le Primatice, Bologne, 1503-Paris, 1570), son élève le plus brillant.

this sculpture can also be seen in img1 F10 and is directly across the road from Kilmainham Jail .at the date of this conditions were not favourable to photograph Kilmainham Jail its self but will have some in the next few days..i will add a note here when i upload some .

Riopelle executed this canvas in the style he learned from his teacher, Henri Bisson. This view depicts his childhood home on De Lorimier street in a working class district of Montreal, where he played street hockey with his friends. He regularly spent Sundays with Bisson painting in nature and the surrounding neighbourhoods. We can easily envision a young Riopelle strolling along this road with a hockey stick in hand and an easel and paint box in his arms.

Decided to gather all my Clone Minifigs and snap this pic. I also included hologram Palpatine, Anakin, the “what are we going to do” Padawan, and Aayla Secura, almost all of which are official.

You may have noticed my activity on here has gone down recently, and to be honest, it has. Flickr’s just not the same anymore, there’s barely any views, faves, and comments on my posts, and I’ve gained more followers on Instagram in 3 months than I have on here in 3 years. It’s a shame most of the community has moved to Instagram, admittedly so have I, and I’m torn whether or not I should still post here. I haven’t got much stake left here anymore, and as much fun as it’s been, I just don’t know whether I should still invest my time in Flickr. What do you guys think?

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"Execute Order 66."

Saint Louis of Toulouse is a gilded bronze sculpture of Louis of Toulouse by Donatello with a marble niche all'antica on the facade of Orsanmichele, executed in 1423–1425. It is now in the refectory of the Museo di Santa Croce in Florence.

The statue was commissioned by the Parte Guelfa for their external niche at the centre of the east facade of Orsanmichele facing via de' Calzaiuoli. Their patron saint (canonized in 1317) had given up his crown for the religious life, an idea that favorably symbolized the Guelphs' believe in the Papacy. They backed the papal party against the Holy Roman Emperor in the Investiture Controversy and later conflicts.

The Saint Louis of Toulouse was Donatello's earliest bronze sculpture, that we know of, not only of this size. It measures 2.26 m high with a widest diameter of about 0.75 m and 0.85 m at the bottom. An (above) life-sized bronze statue wasn't done since late-antiquity and the knowledge was almost lost, at least in Tuscany. For the first Baptistry door (1330–1336) modeled after its sole predecessor, Bonanno Pisano's doors for Pisa Cathedral from the end of the 12th century, a hundred and fifty years later Andrea Pisano needed the help of bronze-casters from Venice, where the late-antique/byzantine tradition and the knowledge about casting bigger pieces had been preserved. At the turn of the 15th century, the second door for the Florence Baptistry then marked a new beginning. For Lorenzo Ghiberti, a trained goldsmith, it was a huge challenge, and it took him 20 years (1403–1424), before he immediately took on the commission for the third door.

But in 1412 Ghiberti also had the chance to create the first life-size bronze figure since antiquity, his Saint John the Baptist (finished by 1416). No surprise that it also was commissioned for one of the niches of Orsanmichele again by one of the most wealthiest guilds in Florence, the Arte di Calimala , who were responsible for the Baptistery and for the commission of its bronze doors to Ghiberti. Subsequently the Arte del Cambio and the Arte della Lana were evenly keen to promote their prestige and show their wealth by commissioning also bronze statues of their patron saints for the designated niches at Orsanmichele, and both asked Ghiberti to do it. The Bankers Guild even demanded explicitly that their Saint Matthew should be taller than the Baptist of the Calimala. Ghiberti executed the Saint Matthew between 1419–1422, the Saint Stephen for the Arte della Lana in 1427–1428, replacing an earlier, less prestigious marble figure of their patron saint.

Completed in 1425 the Saint Louis of Toulouse was then the third monumental bronze statue since several centuries, with Donatello also designing its niche according to Vasari, but in 1459 the niche was instead sold to the Tribunale della Mercanzia and used for their commission of the Christ and St. Thomas.

Donatello was still alive when due to political pressure the Parte Guelfa had to give up their prestigious representational space at Orsanmichele, the economical centre of Florence. The statue was instead taken to "the next best location" (Janson), Santa Croce, which their patron saint Louis of Anjou had visited and therefore the Guelphs were affiliated with. It was placed in a niche above the central portal of the facade, in which the coat of arms of the Parte Guelfa were formerly displayed. Aesthetically the niche was "a poor choice", it was too high up, but it also was too shallow for the statue. Today the statues's hollow shell is open on its back, and it is believed that parts of the drapery on the back were taken off the figure to make it fit into its new space. An indicator for this to be true is the fact that the statue doesn't sustain itself and tilts forwards so it has to be held by additional support that is not original.

When the 19th-century facade was built (in 1860) the sculpture was put into store and then into the museum. In 1943 the Orsanmichele sculptures and others were placed in secure storage for the duration of the war. After the war the Saint Louis was briefly placed in then the supposedly original niche at Orsanmichele, and it was first prooven that it was indeed Donatello's sculpture for the Guelphs.

"Execute Order 66."

A shot-

Then the Jedi tumbled over the habours walls, and where he touched the ground, his cold blood colored the water dark red.

This is my entry for the Dark Times Group, hope you all like it:)

The style is inspired by the cancelled game Star Wars 1313 and maybe some Cyber Punk...:D

Benji

What keeps you so far away?

We can swim in silence

You can pull me under

I will not come up for anyone

I can slowly sink in

Watch you as you leave

I will drown until you care.

I will drown until you care.

-Paramore.

Because of the way I executed this, it's small and weird, so please view on black. XD

The words in the picture aren't lyrics. They're my thoughts, my emotions, my feelings. What I am inside.

And you're so far away. What keeps you so far away?

This cowboy executed a technique used back when the Pony Express riders were a bit behind schedule.

He lands as the horse stops and pulls the mochila from his saddle to throw it over the saddle of his next mount.

If I were an Olympic Judge, he would get added, "degree of difficulty" points.

La Iglesia de San Gil y Santa Ana es una pequeña iglesia de aire mudéjar que se encuentra al final de Plaza Nueva, junto al río Darro y donde empieza la Carrera del Darro.

Aquí se casó Mariana Pineda, heroína del siglo XIX, ejecutada por bordar una bandera liberal.

The Church of San Gil and Santa Ana is a small Mudejar-style church located at the end of Plaza Nueva, next to the Darro River and where the Carrera del Darro begins.

Mariana Pineda, a 19th-century heroine executed for embroidering a liberal flag, was married here.

Granada (Andalucía/ Spain).

Tantalizingly executing her famous "You sweet THANG!" pose as seen in print ads, magazines, telly adverts & such

Is it the BN Executive Train? Not quite, but close. BNSF (ex-BN) SD70MAC #9766 is on the point of the westbound California Zephyr accounting for Amtrak's power shortage problem. It's something other than dragging coal for this unit.

The Midland Camera club planned and executed a wonderful trip to the Jordan Valley and Leelanau peninsula in pursuit of Fall colors, landscapes, farms, sand dunes, Lake Michigan. lighthouses, and a vast assortment of interesting subjects to photograph. All the members came home with a nice collection of photographs and much joy in the adventure spent together. Visit our viewing site to see the work of the members.

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Sometimes described as Tudor, this beautiful Grade I-listed gatehouse at Lanhydrock actually dates from 1651, two years after King Charles I was executed. The gatehouse was originally attached to the main house, which had an east range and forecourt walls. Those were demolished in about 1780, leaving the gatehouse free-standing. In 1857, the gatehouse was again attached to the house by the low garden walls, designed by George Gilbert Scott.

Lanhydrock House stands in extensive grounds above the River Fowey almost midway between Bodmin and Lostwithiel. It has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. Much of the present house dates back to late Victorian times when it was rebuilt after a major fire, but some sections date from the 17th century.

Stormtroopers execute Order 51. Darth Vader has ordered the complete genocidal destruction of Classic Spacemen.

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Once news of the slaughter reached Blacktron leaders (allies to the Classic Space Federation), they declared war on The Empire and began mobilizing forces to save the remaining remote outposts of Spacemen.

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Winthrop Square’s Civil War monument (1872) consists of a tall cornice-headed plinth with four panels bearing inscriptions. The three figures: the principal, central (female) figure is 3 meters (10 ft) in height and represents America crowning two male figures representing the Army and Navy (clad in uniforms of the period, all executed in granite).

Winthrop Square or the Training Field is of great national significance because of its association with the battle of Bunker Hill. On June 17, 1775 much of the fighting between American patriots and British soldiers occurred on or near what is now Winthrop Square.

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Update for info: As many are aware I have Prostate Cancer, the cancer has not left the prostate. I get hormone shots every 3 months (I think), had one already and PSA went from 28.85 down to 9.05, i am a little weaker and tired but still go to the gym everyday. I am suppose to start Radiation around August I believe, first appointment is to tattoo 3 small spots that help them with having a target. I get the next hormone shot ($1000+ a shot - but no cost to me) Aug. 21, they shrink the prostate and cancer. I am also on a blind study that may help other people in the future, this will last for 2 years.

Because of the number of doctor appoints I am very limited to getting out and taking pictures.

The forensic psychologist Gustave M. Gilbert categorised Rudolf Höss as mentally normal with schizoid apathy and lack of emotion. During the interrogations, Gilbert described him as patient, matter-of-fact and dispassionate. Höss was characterised by his foresighted conscientiousness and diligence, always in the service of a higher authority. (Gustave M. Gilbert: Nuremberg Diary. Fischer, Frankfurt am Main, 1962)

On 16 April 1947, the former commandant of the Auschwitz extermination camp, Rudolf Höss, was executed by hanging from this gallows on the grounds of the Auschwitz I main camp in front of his former home adjacent to the camp. It is said that he did not understand until the end why he was called to account, as he had only carried out orders.

Former Auschwitz I concentration camp - main camp

Lesser Poland, Poland 20.10.2019

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Bestrafung ohne Sühne

Der forensische Psychologe Gustave M. Gilbert stufte Rudolf Höss als geistig normal mit schizoider Apathie und Emotionslosigkeit ein. Gilbert beschrieb ihn während der Verhöre als geduldig, sachlich und leidenschaftslos. Höß zeichnete sich durch seine vorausschauende Gewissenhaftigkeit und seinen Fleiß aus, immer im Dienste einer höheren Instanz. (Gustave M. Gilbert: Nürnberger Tagebuch. Fischer, Frankfurt am Main, 1962)

Am 16. April 1947 wurde der ehemalige Kommandant des Vernichtungslagers Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, durch Erhängen an diesem Galgen auf dem Gelände des Stammlagers Auschwitz I vor seinem ehemaligen Wohnhaus am Rand des Lagers hingerichtet. Angeblich verstand er bis zum Schluss nicht, warum er zur Rechenschaft gezogen wurde, da er nur Befehle ausgeführt hatte.

Ehemaliges Konzentrationslager Auschwitz I - Hauptlager

Kleinpolen, Polen 20.10.2019

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U memorijalnom parku Dotrščina spomenik je u čast žrtava fašizma strijeljanima u ovoj šumi. Spomenik je djelo Vojina Bakića (1915.- 1992.), koji je bio istaknuti hrvatski kipar srpskog podrijetla.

Zbog odbijanja svjetla od metalne površine ovog lijepog spomenika, on se mijenja od sata do sata, od jednog do drugog godišnjeg doba. Nikad se ne čini isti.

Ova je fotografija snimljena gotovo s istog mjesta kao prethodna, ali vrijeme je drugačije. Pogledajte koju razliku čini sunčani dan.

In memorial park Dotrščina there is a monument in honour of victims of fascism executed in this forest. The monument is work of Vojin Bakić, ( born 1915 , died 1992) who was a prominent Croatian sculptor of Serbian descent.

Due to reflection of the light from the metallic surface of this beautiful monument, it changes from hour to hour and from season to season. It never seems to be the same.

This photo was taken almost from the same place as previous photo, but the weather was different. Look what a difference makes a sunny day.

Noli me tangere is an oil-on-canvas painting by Andrea del Sarto, executed c. 1510, depicting Jesus and Mary Magdalene soon after the resurrection. It was the first painting he produced for the Augustinian San Gallo church in Florence, as recorded by Anonimo Magliabechiano and in Vasari's Lives of the Artists, and he later produced the San Gallo Annunciation and The Disputation on the Trinity for the same church. It is now in the Uffizi.

Noli was commissioned by Leonardo Morelli, as shown by a papal brief of 9 April 1532. During the siege of Florence the monastery's artworks were moved within the city walls to San Jacopo tra i Fossi. The original church outside the walls was razed by Charles V's troops in 1531, but all its chapels were reconstructed at San Jacopo, with Noli ending up in the Morelli chapel. About a third of the painting was underwater during a flood in 1557. The original predella is lost, probably after being damaged in the flood, and replaced by a new one in the late 16th century – the new predella was later removed and is now in the Casa Vasari museum in Arezzo.

The church was suppressed and turned into a barracks in 1849, upon which the Morelli family took back the painting, on the condition that it would remain on public display. However, they did not meet this condition and in 1875 the Italian state took legal action to confiscate the painting, exhibiting it at the Uffizi. Temporarily placed in the museum's stores, the Uffizi's Florentine galleries were reorganised and the work was reassigned to the Museo del Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto, also in Florence. It remained there until early 2013, when it was returned to the Uffizi upon the redisplay of the latter's Sala di Michelangelo.

Art historians consider the work a product of the artist's youthful phase, when he was strongly influenced by the "school of San Marco" of Fra Bartolomeo and Mariotto Albertinelli.

The scene is set in a walled garden, perhaps monastic, depicted with loving care: regular hedges bordered by a trellis and espaliers of fruit shrubs make up the plant elements. An enormous palm, on the left, alludes to the martyrdom suffered by Christ. Small figures in the background allude to other episodes of the days following the Resurrection, such as the three Marys at the sepulcher and the Samaritan woman at the well.

The protagonist figures stand out in the foreground with the Magdalene on the left, kneeling and stretched out, and the risen Jesus on the right, with the Crusader banner. The iconography and the traditional setting, with the horizon line near the center, and the soft and nuanced drawing, derived from the example of Piero di Cosimo, the artist's first master. The monumentality of the figures instead derives from the example of the colleagues active in the convent of San Marco and marks a clear departure from the fifteenth-century modes of the Florentine repertoire. These elements, together with a certain uncertainty in connecting the near and the far in the background, mark the painting as an early work.

This figure has been done for a while. When I first started thinking about how I would execute the creation of this figure, I had no idea how hard it would be. The different parts of Vader's suit are so recognizable, so I had to recreate each piece well. The collar piece is a modified football player armor. The gauntlets, belt, boots, and groin guard are layers of electrical tape. The cape is a modified capemadness cape, and the coat is a modified trenchcoat. The chain around his neck is cut from a real chain and glued onto the cape. The helmet is the latest darth vader helmet, with the eyes painted red. The lightsaber is from brick forge.

NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer, OSIRIS-REx, spacecraft executed its first deep space maneuver Dec. 28, 2016, putting it on course for an Earth flyby in September 2017. The team will continue to examine telemetry and tracking data as it becomes available at the current low data rate and will have more information in January.

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Executing a heavy and low departure from Runway 09R at Bengaluru headed back to Dubai

This beautifully executed sculpture was erected in 2001 close to Minehead harbour, marking the start (or end) of the South West Coastal Path. It was designed by Sarah Ward, a student at West Somerset College who was only 19 at the time, and made by established metal sculptor Owen Cunningham. It's simple and effective and although mentions on Google don't say what it's made of (one said bronze, which it isn't), I'm pretty sure it's galvanised steel. We set out to find it a year or so back but didn't walk close enough to the harbour, so coming across it at last was a bonus.

Executing a slight modification of Dodge City's official motto...new-used Cimarron Valley (CVR; ex-CSX) C40-8s #4052 and 4053 creep out of Sublette, KS at a less-than-rapid pace after working the elevators for a good 45 minutes. The train is scheduled to run all the way to Dodge City and at this rate, they might even get there before the next day...or maybe not.

The C40s sport the railroad's new Santa Fe inspired paint scheme, and look damn good doing it.

Click the pic to zoom in.

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A teenage boy jumps from the edge of a swimming pool into the water by way of a well-executed somersault.

Captured at a private inland resort in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines.

Welcome to 2016! This seven-segment display, executed in origami, shows the current year, and is folded from a single sheet of Elephant Hide paper. With a little work, each segment’s on-off state can be toggled, so you can update the number next year without having to refold the whole thing. It’s probably too slow a process to qualify as action origami, though.

Individual segment design is based on Fujimoto’s Hydrangea (level 0) while the idea of using them to simulate a digital 7-segment display is mine. Others have probably also come up with it as it comes as an obvious thing when one starts folding tiled Hydrangeas.

A 64×32 grid was used. Only 26 grid units vertically are needed for the digits — the remaining 6 make up the foot which allows the tessellation to stand vertically for better viewing.

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A fighter is hit with a perfectly executed side kick at the Taphae Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is crucial that fighters are physically fit, strong and healthy in order to tolerate such blows.

Rameswaram (Inde) - Cette photo nécessite une légende, sous peine d’en faire une mauvaise interprétation. Celle qui vient à l’esprit, serait de penser que l’homme réalise que je tente de photographier sa femme à son insu. En un sens, il ne se trompe pas.

A voir son regard, si je n’étais pas l’auteur de cette photo, je me dirais : « ça va mal se passer pour le photographe ». En réalité, s’il est vrai que l’homme à été surpris de ma présence quand il a tourné la tête, malgré les apparences, il n’était pas en colère. Son regard certes peu aimable, m’a surpris. Alors quand il m’a demandé de voir la photo, je me suis exécuté pour ne pas envenimer la situation. Je m’attendais à ce qu’il me demande de l’effacer. Mais non ! Lorsqu’il a vu la photo, il a appelé sa femme pour qu’elle la voit également. Elle était ravie, surtout que j’en ai profité pour lui montrer les portraits que j’avais fait d’elle quelques instants auparavant. Le mari lui, a gardé le même air grave et renfermé tout le temps de la discussion qui s’en est suivie. Mais il ne montrait aucune agressivité et restait légèrement en retrait. Quand je suis parti, il a joint ses mains et baissé légèrement la tête en signe de respect, pour me dire au revoir. Ne jamais se fier au apparences.

the look that kills

Rameswaram (India) - This photo requires a caption, as it can be misinterpreted. You would think that the man realizes that I am trying to photograph his wife without his knowledge. In a sense, he is not mistaken. I already have several portraits of this lady.

Seeing his gaze, if I weren't the author of this photo, I would be like, "It's going to be bad for the photographer." In fact, while it is true that the man was surprised at my presence when he turned his head, despite appearances he was not angry. His look, admittedly unfriendly, surprised me.

So when he asked me to see the photo, I did so so as not to escalate the situation. I expected him to ask me to erase the image. But no ! When he saw the photo, he called his wife to see it too. She was delighted, especially since I took the opportunity to show her the portraits I had made of her moments before. The husband kept the same serious and withdrawn air throughout the discussion that followed. But he showed no aggression and stayed slightly behind. When I left, he put his hands together and bowed his head slightly in respect, to say goodbye to me. Never trust appearances.

Melancholy is an oil-on-canvas painting executed during 1840–41 by the Italian artist Francesco Hayez, now in the pinacoteca di Brera in Milan.

The artist describes the work in his Memorie:

Melancholy is shown as a medieval young woman taken by a feeling of love, standing in an abandoned pose, who despite her passion for the flowers collected in a vase holds one in her hand, perhaps remembering the person she cares for, keeping her head somewhat bowed the better to nurture the thought which dominates her, not caring for anything around her, and her clothes falling from one shoulder, leaving part of her breast visible. The dress is in light blue satin which I thought best-suited to the subject, also because it contrasts with the live colours of the various flowers, which I painted from life with conscientious attention

The work was a popular success, leading Hayez to paint a second version, completed in 1842 and entitled Pensiero malinconico (Melancholy Thoughts). Hayez wrote in his Memorie that it had "many variations, changing the figure's character and adding flowers", reflecting the few but substantial differences from the previous work – the clothes are differently arranged, leaving the breasts more exposed and enhancing the poignant sense of abandonment, whilst the hands hang down rather than being intertwined and the face is more emotionally charged. The artist's treatment of flowers continued in his 1881 Vase of Flowers at the Window of a Harem.

Fort Worth, Texas. Secondhand slide, stamped June 1959. Regrettably this photographer didn't have a steady hand; lots of great subjects but poorly executed.

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I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

(44th President Barack Obama)

The world is watching

the possibilities, the future of your country and many other countries in the world are so influenced by this new administration and so full of hope for this new President Barack Obama and his new administration..

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Happy Inauguration day!!

Built in 1883-1907 to the design of Alfred Parland, on the site of the tragic attempt upon the life of Emperor Alexander II by terrorist I. Grinevitskij on 1 March 1881.

The masterpiece of art is the carpet-like mosaic decoration of the walls and vault executed to the design of Victor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Nesterov, Andrei Riabushkin and other.

shot executed by pinhole Auloma DIva 6x6 negative scan by Canon EOS 1100D

The nave of a smaller church, Templo del Señor de los Trabajos facing Puebla's Parque Mariachi.

TMI:

It's all about the altar art work.

The neighborhood named after both churches had been populated by indigenous people from Tlatelolco.

The title of the Lord of Works possibly dates back to the subject of a painting executed by an unknown artist on an adobe wall around 1612.

The image depicted Jesus falling under the weight of the Cross, assisted by the Cyrenian and followed by Mary, Magdalene, and Saint John.

This representation was very similar to another painted on a grinding stone in the Puebla cathedral, so much so that Veytia believes both were made by the same artist.

Soon, popular tradition began to attribute miracles to the image, so that the piece of wall was roofed to protect it and, later, a small chapel was built for its worship, which functioned as an open chapel.

Over time, devotion increased, so that in 1784, the piece of adobe with the painting was placed in the altarpiece of the left nave. At that time, the church was incorporated into the area administered by the parish of San Marcos.

It continued to be known as San Pablo de los Naturales or, more familiarly, as San Pablito.

On September 11, 1856, architect José Manzo was tasked with transferring the venerated painting to the main altar, which was a technical feat.

Earlier, starting in 1840, the church began to be known as the Lord of Works.

The transformations the city underwent in the second half of the 19th century further altered its situation. The former Indian neighborhood of San Pablo had become closely linked to the rest of the city's layout, becoming an area of industry and a variety of crafts.

The church's atrium was converted into a plaza, and in front of the plaza was the railway station that was brought about by the Porfiriato.

Without giving a precise date, but probably referring to the period of the first decades of this century, of which he was the chronicler,

The first decades of this century, some Spanish missionaries occupied the building for a time,

Later, when the Revolution broke out, they abandoned the site.

It was probably they who requested permission in 1907 to expand the church.

The sacristy, with its mixed rail and Catalan vault roof,

could date from this period.

Starting in 1922, the church became part of the parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, although it is possible that it remained abandoned until 1934, the year in which the Ministry of Finance returned the church over to a neighbourhood association.

The association began work to repair cracks in the vaults, completing this task in 1938. That same year, renovation work was done on the façade.

On the left here we have the beautifully executed “Self-portrait as Sarah Wisse, transported” by Margaret Woodward (1996). The tones and light are Rembrantesque, but the composition is all modern. The convict Sarah Wisse was transported from England in 1795 for stealing food and clothing. One imagines it a crime of desperation. As the great-great-great-granddaughter of Sarah, Margaret Woodward assumes the role and thus links the present with a colourful past. This is wonderful storytelling. www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/artboards/archie-100/wielding-t...

Next to it is a self-portrait with all the traits of graphic art. In 1991/92 the Archibald was compressed into a two year period, and this is the only finalist that Peter Tyndall entered: “detail A Person Looks At A Work Of Art/someone looks at something …” Around the face of the artist sizing something up is a quote from Charles Morgan in 1933: “It was in my mind to say that a portrait should be the image of one spirit received in the mirror of another.” Tyndall painted this using a circular mirror to reflect his face. www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/artboards/archie-100/wielding-t...