A masterpiece in the middle. Classic T-Shirt
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Classic T-ShirtEveryday tee, crew neck, generous fit
$25.99
Product features
- The standard, traditional t-shirt for everyday wear
- Classic, generous, boxy fit
- Heavyweight 5.3 oz / 180 gsm fabric, solid colors are 100% preshrunk cotton, heather grey is 90% cotton/10% polyester, denim heather is 50% cotton/ 50% polyester
- Double-needle hems and neck band for durability
- The third party printer of this product is evaluated according to International Labor Organization standards
- The printer of this product sources blanks from manufacturers committed to improving cotton farming practices with the Better Cotton Initiative
- Since every item is made just for you by your local third-party fulfiller, there may be slight variances in the product received
A masterpiece in the middle.
I took this photo in the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium. It was going through a renovation but, luckily, this piece was still on view.
Nikon D300s.
This sculpture by Michelangelo is a depiction of the Madonna and Child, carved from a single piece of marble.
It was created in about 1504 and measures 4 feet 2.5 inches. Upon completion, the sculpture was taken to the Flemish city of Bruges by the wool merchant who commissioned it, hence the name by which it is now known. It is thought that the sculpture was intended to be placed on an altar.
Michelangelo takes a different approach to his predecessors when representing this often-depicted scene. Earlier artists portrayed the Madonna as holding the child in her arms whilst lovingly looking down on him. Though Michelangelo's Mary is also looking down, her gaze is directed away from the child.
She sits upright in a regal manner, as though she is a queen on the throne. Though her face seems devoid of emotion, it is not because she feels nothing for her child - rather, she is doing her best to remain stoic, sensing the tragic inevitability of her child's fate.
The Christ child, meanwhile, stands in front of his mother with only a little support from her hand. His upright posture seems to suggest that he is destined to become a leader - he looks prepared to step forward into the world and embark upon his mission. His expression too is serious rather than playful - unlike previous artists, Michelangelo did not attempt to make the child look cherubic or charming.
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