The portrait of Jesus Christ, titled "The Man of Sorrows", was created by Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli. This painting is one the most valuable and rarest works of Renaissance artist. It is believed the work was made in the 15th or 16th centuries. It has been in private hands since the 19th. Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows should sell for more that $40 million. The painting is expected to be sold by Sotheby's in January 2022. It will also go on display in London and Dubai.
Botticelli was an ardent Dominican, and it is obvious that his art reflects the influence of Savonarola. Botticelli's faith was strong in the 15th century. His paintings reflect that spirituality. His devotional paintings combine form and content, and include an amalgamation of Christian symbolism. His last religious paintings are a tribute to the devotional preaching of Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola.
The painting is well executed and has a lot of detail. The painting has strong contrasts between rough surfaces. It also uses color well. This is a bust-length portrait depicting a thorn-crowned Christ. The painting is surrounded with angels who are carrying the Arma Christi (Arms of Christ), his weapons against Satan. The painting also recalls the work of Albrecht Durer (German Renaissance artist, famed for his crowns-of-thorns).
Sotheby's states that the painting was bought by an American collector back in 1963. It is believed that the painting was also part of the collection of Adelaide Kemble Sartoris (1814-1879), an English opera singer. The painting was purchased at a Sotheby's sale and is considered to an autograph-quality artwork.
Botticelli's Man of Sorrows painting by Botticelli is the second-most expensive Old Master painting that has been sold at auction over the past five years. Sotheby's bought it in January 2021 for $92,000,000 This sale helped to boost the value of Old Master paintings at auction. This sale also marked a significant shift in Sotheby's focus.
The Man of Sorrows is a clever composition that was probably created in the late 1500s. Botticelli used an illustration panel to create this extraordinary Christ composition. The image was incomplete at first, but an analysis of the painting revealed that it was likely the Madonna and Child that Botticelli was intending to paint.
After Sotheby's sale of Botticelli's 'Young Man holding a Roundel' in February 2021, the Man of Sorrows will be sold in January 2022. This was after Sotheby's sold Botticelli's 'Young Man with a Roundel' in Jan 2021. It was the most valuable Old Master painting ever sold at auction. According to Sotheby's the Man of Sorrows is being sold in New York as part of their Masters Week sale series in January 2022. The painting will be displayed in New York's pre-sale gallery in January.
The Old Master paintings have seen an increase in value due to the Man of Sorrows and 'Young Man With a Rowel. At the moment, only three Botticelli late works are in private hands.
FAQ
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
This question might surprise you. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It is called Novgorod (Russia).
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just moved to another town.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided to investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What causes a town to disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines the history and current status of these places.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
We have two eyes and two ears, two nostrils each, four limbs, four limbs and a penis. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. The heart.
A heart is a pump, which circulates blood throughout our bodies. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. If you examine the skin closely, you will see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible both for breaking down toxins as well as storing vitamins, minerals. It helps to regulate blood pressure and keep our bodies temperature stable.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms could indicate liver problems.
Itching, dark urine and yellowing skin are all common symptoms. These are not all the warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
The liver is a vital organ. It is an important organ that plays a vital role in detoxification.
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The average adult liver weights about 1,400g.
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At birth, the liver of a baby can be half as big as an adult's. It becomes about four times more large by the age of three than an infant's liver.
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The liver can be found just below the rib cage, on the left side.
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The liver has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. The brain controls everything that happens in your body. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Action potentials, which are electrical signals sent by neurons to each other via axons, allow them to communicate with one another. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. The electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters attach to the receptors of the second neuron and open ions channels for ions to pass in and out. As a result, second neuron fires as well.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, triggering the firing of the postsynaptic neuron.
They are vital for the communication between nerve cells. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
Statistics
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
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What's the scariest movie ever made?
If you ask 10 different people which movies they consider scary, you'll probably get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Some people enjoy sci-fi movies. Some prefer comedies.
No matter what your preference, all people have seen scary movies.
These are ten of most terrifying scary movies ever made, including the classic Halloween and the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin Fever" - "Cabin Fever" is considered one of the scariest zombie movies made. It shows a virus that makes people turn into zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts” - Based on the true tale of Jack the Ripper the "Thirteen Ghosts", features a group teenaged victims of ghost possession.
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"Pulse", an action thriller, is about a man that was robbed and left in his home during a violent crime spree. He must defend his home from the attackers who will only use the items he has.
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"The Descent," a horror movie that was made from found footage, follows a group who venture underground in search of adventure. But as soon as they arrive, things begin to go terribly wrong.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" shows a young, black photographer visiting his white family for the holidays. He discovers dark secrets when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity," (2007) - This was the first ever found footage movie. This movie featured a fresh take on ghost stories and starred Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" is a Japanese word that means to present yourself before an audience, and be judged. Kiyoko, high school student, waits in anticipation to find out if her dream of becoming a pop singer will come true.
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James Wan created the "Saw" series after years of making low-budget horror films. He was tired of finding new ways to shock audiences. Jigsaw was created by Wan, who decided to take a break.
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"Tales From the Crypt". "Tales From the Crypt," is becoming more and more disturbing with each passing year. Hollywood has made numerous sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various US cities over the years.
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"Carrie," 1976. "Carrie", 1976. Telekinesis was introduced to viewers by Carrie. Carrie White can manipulate objects simply by thinking about them.