Francisco de Zurbarán

Art Appreciation 

Francisco de Zurbarán, born in 1598 in Fuente de Cantos, Spain, is a prominent figure in Spanish Baroque art. 

Born in 1598 in Fuente de Cantos, Spain, Zurbarán was baptized on November 7. The youngest of six children, Zurbarán's exceptional drawing talent became evident, leading his merchant father to arrange formal training in Seville. There, he embarked on an apprenticeship with Pedro Diaz de Villanueva and formed a lifelong friendship with fellow student Diego Velázquez.

In 1617, Zurbarán returned to his hometown and transitioned into a professional painter, primarily receiving commissions for religious artworks. Notably, he was tasked with creating fourteen paintings for the Dominican Order of Seville and later accepted a commission for a series of 22 paintings depicting the life of Saint Peter Nolasco, which prompted his move to Seville.

Zurbarán's artistic legacy shines brightly through his masterpiece, "The Apotheosis of Saint Thomas Aquinas," completed in 1631 and now housed in the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. In addition to his religious works, Zurbarán's still life paintings have earned their own place in art history, celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and lifelike textures. His ability to infuse vitality into everyday objects, including fruits, ceramics, and textiles, showcases his unparalleled precision.

Today, Zurbarán's legacy endures, as his influential works continue to be revered by art enthusiasts and scholars worldwide. His dedication to exploring the interplay of light and shadow, his embodiment of religious fervor, and his talent for elevating the mundane to the realm of art have secured his position as one of the most distinguished painters of the Spanish Baroque era.

Crucifixion (1627)

Saint Francis of Assisi in His Tomb (c. 1630/34)

Visión de San Pedro Nolasco (1629)

The Apotheosis of Saint Thomas Aquinas (1631)

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Wikipedia

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/zurbaran-francisco-de/

https://blog.mam.org/2017/06/27/from-the-collection-francisco-de-zurbarans-saint-francis-of-assisi-in-his-tomb/

https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2016/10/02/art-institute-of-chicago-partners-with-archdiocese-for-jubilee-of-mercy-to-4?a=print

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Shannon Hrib

Modeling Appreciation

Her eyes, smile, and playfulness. That's all it took for me. Back then, around 2003, Shannon reminded me of the girl I fell in love with, the one who gave birth to our child.  

Born on November 5, 1984, in Parsippany, New Jersey, Shannon Hrib was one of the first barely legal 18+ girls whose popularity led her to have an online platform, Shannonmodel.com. 

The petit 5'2" blue eye blonde hair girl modeled for FTM/Modeling, an online platform that catered on non-nude modeling, where she modeled mostly lingerie and swimsuits. Later in her career, after landing her own site, eventually adding a little soft-porn and kissing. 

At an early age, Shannon moved to Spring Hill, Florida, where she graduated from Springstead High School in 2004. She started modeling at the age of 19. 

In 2006, a warrant arrest was issued for Shannon. Soon after, her involvement online started to wane. Her Facebook profile indicates she began cleaning houses, survey customers, babysitting at a gym, and becoming a full-time mom. 

In searching for the girl who captured my attention, I found her on Instagram. It shows the person that made her extremely attractive to many of us. Her IG photos are mostly of nature and plants and sprinkled with selfies displaying those eyes and and beautiful smile.  

Sources:

exploretalaent.com/shannonhrib

https://www.instagram.com/shannonpete1179

https://mugshots.com/US-States/Florida/Hernando-County-FL/Shannon-Michael-Hrib.6426051.html

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Nothing By Mouth

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Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams

Photography Appreciation

Ansel Adams, a renowned American landscape photographer, captured the iconic black and white photograph titled "Moonrise." The image elegantly displays the moon rising over Hernandez, New Mexico, situated to the north of Santa Fe. Adams was commissioned by the Secretary of the Interior to photograph scenes for large mural prints destined to adorn the Interior Museum.

The photograph's significance lies in its precise dating, a detail unveiled through astronomical insights. Two astronomers meticulously examined astronomical data to determine the exact moment when the photograph was taken. After thorough calculations, Dennis di Cicco established that the image was captured at precisely 4:49:20 p.m. on November 1, 1941.

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Wikipedia