Jaq W
@kardomah.bsky.social
Aesthete
I post about *ALL OF THESE THINGS*: Art, Design, History, Archaeology, Architecture, Egyptology, LFC, sometimes music
I post about *ALL OF THESE THINGS*: Art, Design, History, Archaeology, Architecture, Egyptology, LFC, sometimes music
Silver drinking vessel shaped in the form of a bull.
Hittite ca. 14th–13th century BCE
Hittite texts describe their gods as being given their own drinking vessels made in the form of their animal counterparts, so this vessel was probably associated with the Hittite storm god Teshub
Hittite ca. 14th–13th century BCE
Hittite texts describe their gods as being given their own drinking vessels made in the form of their animal counterparts, so this vessel was probably associated with the Hittite storm god Teshub
December 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Silver drinking vessel shaped in the form of a bull.
Hittite ca. 14th–13th century BCE
Hittite texts describe their gods as being given their own drinking vessels made in the form of their animal counterparts, so this vessel was probably associated with the Hittite storm god Teshub
Hittite ca. 14th–13th century BCE
Hittite texts describe their gods as being given their own drinking vessels made in the form of their animal counterparts, so this vessel was probably associated with the Hittite storm god Teshub
Relief fragment with a lovely depiction of vine leaves. ca. 1353–1336 B.C. Found in Sanctuary area of the Great Aten Temple at Amarna.
The inscription suggests the scene depicted a bower-like structure with Akhenaten seated to the left, faced by Nefertiti & 2 of their daughters.
The inscription suggests the scene depicted a bower-like structure with Akhenaten seated to the left, faced by Nefertiti & 2 of their daughters.
December 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Relief fragment with a lovely depiction of vine leaves. ca. 1353–1336 B.C. Found in Sanctuary area of the Great Aten Temple at Amarna.
The inscription suggests the scene depicted a bower-like structure with Akhenaten seated to the left, faced by Nefertiti & 2 of their daughters.
The inscription suggests the scene depicted a bower-like structure with Akhenaten seated to the left, faced by Nefertiti & 2 of their daughters.
Someone took advantage of the bird feeder station this morning.
It looks a bit small for a Red Kite but my vision is worse in the mornings, so I'll let someone else identify it.
(Taken through the kitchen window on my phone so apologies for poor quality)
It looks a bit small for a Red Kite but my vision is worse in the mornings, so I'll let someone else identify it.
(Taken through the kitchen window on my phone so apologies for poor quality)
December 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Someone took advantage of the bird feeder station this morning.
It looks a bit small for a Red Kite but my vision is worse in the mornings, so I'll let someone else identify it.
(Taken through the kitchen window on my phone so apologies for poor quality)
It looks a bit small for a Red Kite but my vision is worse in the mornings, so I'll let someone else identify it.
(Taken through the kitchen window on my phone so apologies for poor quality)
So there'll never be Justice for the 97.
I hope the Hillsborough Law will prevent a repeat of the horror that survivors and the families of those killed have had to live with, the accusations, the lies and the cover up.
Images from the strip by David Squires
I hope the Hillsborough Law will prevent a repeat of the horror that survivors and the families of those killed have had to live with, the accusations, the lies and the cover up.
Images from the strip by David Squires
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
So there'll never be Justice for the 97.
I hope the Hillsborough Law will prevent a repeat of the horror that survivors and the families of those killed have had to live with, the accusations, the lies and the cover up.
Images from the strip by David Squires
I hope the Hillsborough Law will prevent a repeat of the horror that survivors and the families of those killed have had to live with, the accusations, the lies and the cover up.
Images from the strip by David Squires
I'd never be able to hang it on the wall; I'd forever be picturing the absent painting of his wife at the time, Margaret Audley - the backgrounds match up when side by side. However, the 2nd portrait will not be auctioned.
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, painted by Hans Eworth in 1562.
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, painted by Hans Eworth in 1562.
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I'd never be able to hang it on the wall; I'd forever be picturing the absent painting of his wife at the time, Margaret Audley - the backgrounds match up when side by side. However, the 2nd portrait will not be auctioned.
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, painted by Hans Eworth in 1562.
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, painted by Hans Eworth in 1562.
Watching Die Hard (why not) and bet many people don't know Alexander Godunov (1949 – 1995) was a Russian ballet dancer. A lead dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, he defected to the United States in 1979.
I did a quick watercolour some years ago for a friend
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
I did a quick watercolour some years ago for a friend
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Watching Die Hard (why not) and bet many people don't know Alexander Godunov (1949 – 1995) was a Russian ballet dancer. A lead dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, he defected to the United States in 1979.
I did a quick watercolour some years ago for a friend
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
I did a quick watercolour some years ago for a friend
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
Somewhat more organised (but not much!) than the room in which chemist Dimitri Mendeleev (left), creator of the periodic table of elements, is depicted here engaged in a chess game against the painter Arkhip Kuindzhi.
In the background stands Anna Ivanova Popova, wife of Mendeleev.
photo: 1882
In the background stands Anna Ivanova Popova, wife of Mendeleev.
photo: 1882
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Somewhat more organised (but not much!) than the room in which chemist Dimitri Mendeleev (left), creator of the periodic table of elements, is depicted here engaged in a chess game against the painter Arkhip Kuindzhi.
In the background stands Anna Ivanova Popova, wife of Mendeleev.
photo: 1882
In the background stands Anna Ivanova Popova, wife of Mendeleev.
photo: 1882
Sherry krug, c. 1900 by wonderful Austrian designer/artist Koloman Moser, one of the foremost artists of the Vienna Secession movement and a co-founder of Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop).
November 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Sherry krug, c. 1900 by wonderful Austrian designer/artist Koloman Moser, one of the foremost artists of the Vienna Secession movement and a co-founder of Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop).
Magritte was first inspired to fuse night and day after reading a poem by the French writer (and Surrealist Manifesto author) André Breton, L’Aigrette (1923): “Si seulement il faisait du soleil cette nuit,” which translates to, “If only the sun would shine tonight.”
news.artnet.com/art-world/ma...
news.artnet.com/art-world/ma...
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Magritte was first inspired to fuse night and day after reading a poem by the French writer (and Surrealist Manifesto author) André Breton, L’Aigrette (1923): “Si seulement il faisait du soleil cette nuit,” which translates to, “If only the sun would shine tonight.”
news.artnet.com/art-world/ma...
news.artnet.com/art-world/ma...
I'm a fan of Wyspiański! I've posted a few of his works over on my other account, which is mainy for art and artists.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
November 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I'm a fan of Wyspiański! I've posted a few of his works over on my other account, which is mainy for art and artists.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
I'm a fan of Wyspiański! I've posted a few of his works over on my other account, which is mainy for art and artists.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I'm a fan of Wyspiański! I've posted a few of his works over on my other account, which is mainy for art and artists.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
I particularly love his "A Girl of Krakow", 1894 - Study for the stained glass window for the cathedral in Lviv, but also like his nature studies.
I'd love to see that exhibition.
I've walked past this building for years without actually noticing it, until yesterday. Searched for old hospital chapels in the Hemel Hemp. area, and discovered it was actually Cheere House, the original West Herts Hospital!
I wouldn't have found this great site otherwise (next post)
I wouldn't have found this great site otherwise (next post)
November 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I've walked past this building for years without actually noticing it, until yesterday. Searched for old hospital chapels in the Hemel Hemp. area, and discovered it was actually Cheere House, the original West Herts Hospital!
I wouldn't have found this great site otherwise (next post)
I wouldn't have found this great site otherwise (next post)
Subtle November sunset colour scheme
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Subtle November sunset colour scheme
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I always get wanderlust at this time of year.
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I always get wanderlust at this time of year.
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
Mostly to escape Slade, and mawkish guff.
Kasbah Amridil in the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco, backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. Founded in 17th century and has a museum and rooms where visitors can stay. Photograph: Ron Yue in The Guardian
Illustration of the Wāq Wāq Tree that "bears fruit that resemble women" from the Kitāb al-Bulhān (Book of Wonders), a 14th-15th Century, illustrated Arabic manuscript covering subjects such as astronomy, astrology, geomancy and folklore, held at the Bodleian Library.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Illustration of the Wāq Wāq Tree that "bears fruit that resemble women" from the Kitāb al-Bulhān (Book of Wonders), a 14th-15th Century, illustrated Arabic manuscript covering subjects such as astronomy, astrology, geomancy and folklore, held at the Bodleian Library.
The post includes this hilarious image from 1809 of the typical "boxes" at Covent Garden and the young actor portraying Hamlet, painted by James Northcote
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The post includes this hilarious image from 1809 of the typical "boxes" at Covent Garden and the young actor portraying Hamlet, painted by James Northcote
A great start to the weekend listening to @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social & @januszczak.bsky.social discuss Bendor's rescue donkeys, portrayals of Mary Magdalen in art & the possibility Vermeer's Girl w/Pearl Earring might be a nod to MM, and interview with a master forger zczfilms.com/podcasts/wal...
November 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A great start to the weekend listening to @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social & @januszczak.bsky.social discuss Bendor's rescue donkeys, portrayals of Mary Magdalen in art & the possibility Vermeer's Girl w/Pearl Earring might be a nod to MM, and interview with a master forger zczfilms.com/podcasts/wal...
More updates from my eldest, when I get them
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
More updates from my eldest, when I get them
Snowing here ❄️
It's quite a blizzard.
It's quite a blizzard.
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Snowing here ❄️
It's quite a blizzard.
It's quite a blizzard.
So You Want to See The President! (1943) a four-panel suite of paintings by Norman Rockwell, commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s press secretary, Stephen T. Early and which hung in the White House for decades, has been bought by The White House Historical Association
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So You Want to See The President! (1943) a four-panel suite of paintings by Norman Rockwell, commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s press secretary, Stephen T. Early and which hung in the White House for decades, has been bought by The White House Historical Association