The portrait of Jesus Christ, titled "The Man of Sorrows", was created by Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli. This painting is among the most precious and rarest Renaissance works. It is believed that the work was created in the early 15th or early 16th centuries. The work has been privately owned since the 19th. Botticelli's Man of Sorrows could sell for more than 40 million dollars. The painting is expected to be sold by Sotheby's in January 2022. It will be displayed in London and Dubai.
Botticelli was a passionate Dominican and his art clearly shows the influence of Savonarola. His paintings show the intensity of his faith in the late 15th-century. His devotional paintings are a combination of form and content and incorporate 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. The painting is a bust-length portrait of a thorn-crowned Christ. It is surrounded by angels carrying the Arma Christi (Arms of Christ), which are his weapons against Satan. It is also reminiscent to the work of Albrecht Durer, a German Renaissance artist who is well-known for his crowns made of thorns.
Sotheby’s reports that the painting had been purchased in 1963 by an American buyer. 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 acquired at a Sotheby's auction and is considered to be an autograph-quality work of art.
Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows is the second highest-priced Old Master painting sold at an auction in the past five. Sotheby's in January 2021 sold the painting for $92,000,000 This sale helped to increase the value of Old Master paintings at an auction. This sale also marked a significant shift in Sotheby's focus.
The Man of Sorrows painting, which is cleverly constructed, is thought to have been created in late 1500s. Botticelli used a drawing board to create the incredible composition of Christ. The initial image was incomplete, but an analysis of Botticelli's painting revealed that Botticelli had intended to paint the Madonna & Child.
The Man of Sorrows could be sold January 2022. This follows the January 2021 sale by Sotheby's of Botticelli's 'Young Man Handling a Roundel'. This painting was the most expensive Old Master piece ever sold at an auction. According to Sotheby's The Man of Sorrows was sold as part of the Masters Week series in New York. It will be available for purchase 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.
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What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. There are many secret societies in Hollywood. Some are cult-like, where members adhere to strict rules and rituals. Others are clubs for people who share similar interests.
There are other nefarious entities that have a significant influence on the industry. Companies such as the MPAA, which determines film ratings, or the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), that set music licensing fees, are examples of these.
Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
We choose to ignore them and they become even more powerful. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
And see why they're so important.
Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
The United Nations estimates that the average person generates more than 2.5 pounds of waste each day. This adds up to over 25 million pounds of garbage annually!
Most of this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get full? The majority of this rubbish is sent out of the country. The trash is then sent out of the country and dumped in countries where it pollutes ecosystems. But, one man has now discovered exactly where this rubbish goes. Mike Sexton is his real name. He is the owner of Waste Watchers. His job involves monitoring the movements and routes of trash trucks across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We often see large rigs passing through our town and we will follow them. "Sexton began following truckers almost 20 year ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
Sexton loved the story about the driver who pulled over at an abandoned gas station close to Los Angeles. Sexton remembered, "The man was looking for somewhere to put the load." "He saw the building as he drove down the road. So he backed up and went inside. "There were two huge roll-off containers there filled with stuff. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just an absolute mess. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There was no trash."
So why did this happen? It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it to recycle their trash. Sexton said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
This can happen hundreds of times a week. The truck can be stopped running if it is so full of junk that it has to come back hundreds of times per week. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
However, trash is not the only problem on our planet.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Some are washed into rivers and oceans. Others end up with fish in their stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. Experts warn that "if we keep going the way we are, we're not going make it," although scientists agree that the world is heading toward disaster. Most people, however, don't seem to be concerned.
Is there any Hollywood blacklist for actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
The list isn’t available for public viewing. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. It matters because of this.
The secret reason is that directors and actors who are on the blacklist would not be able to find employment. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. This would result in fewer opportunities available for blacklisted filmmakers. They would then go bankrupt.
This could result in even more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. Producers and directors who want to be nominated are subject to the same restrictions.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Or how directors threaten to walk away from projects that don't fit their vision.
This is why Hollywood has a blacklist. If you speak negatively about your employer, you will likely be fired. That's bad for everyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. These people have had to fight to clear their names.
We must stop this from happening again. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout the body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. If you examine the skin closely, you will see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
Doctors may also insert catheters (catheters), in an artery to treat a blood clot. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
Statistics
- 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)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (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)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (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)
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What is the scariest movie you've ever seen?
It's likely that 10 people will give 10 different answers when asked about their favorite scary movies.
Some people love horror films. Others prefer sci-fi flicks. Some people 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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"CabinFever" - "CabinFever" is considered to be one of scariest zombie movies. It shows a virus that makes people turn into zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts," - Based on the true story Jack the Ripper's serial killer, "Thirteen Ghosts," features a group teenagers who are possessed by ghosts.
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"Pulse", the thriller that tells of a man caught in his apartment during a violent criminal spree, is called "Pulse". 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. They soon find out that things are not going as planned.
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"Get Out", a 2017 horror movie by Jordan Peele. "Get Out" tells the story of a young photographer from Africa who visits his white girlfriend's family during the holidays. The darkest secrets of his past are brought to light 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" - In Japan, "audition" means to stand before an audience and be judged. That's exactly what happens in this film when high school student Kiyoko waits to hear if she will make it big time as a pop star.
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James Wan started the "Saw” Series after making horror movies with low budget budgets for years. He was getting tired of trying new ways to shock people. Jigsaw was created by Wan, who decided to take a break.
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"Tales From the Crypt", - Each year "Tales From the Crypt” becomes more horrific. Hollywood has produced many sequels to the horror-stricken crypt keeper over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White can move objects just by thinking about them.