The Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli created the portrait of Jesus Christ called "The Man of Sorrows". This painting is one the most valuable and rarest works of Renaissance artist. The work is thought to have been created in the late 15th- or early 16th century and has been private property since the 19th. Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows is likely to fetch more than $40million. Sotheby's is expected to sell the painting in January 2022. It will be displayed in London and Dubai.
Botticelli was a dedicated Dominican and the influence that Savonarola had on his art is evident. His faith was intense during the late 15th century, and his paintings reflect this spirituality. His devotional paintings mix form and substance and combine Christian symbolism. His late religious paintings show the devotion of Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola.
The painting is rich in detail and very well done. The contrasts between rough surfaces are stark and the color use is highly effective. The painting is a portrait of a thorncrowned Christ, which measures approximately bust length. The painting is surrounded with angels who are carrying the Arma Christi (Arms of Christ), 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 claims that the painting was purchased by an American collector in 1963. It is also believed to have been part of the collection of famed English opera singer Adelaide Kemble Sartoris (1814-1879). The painting was bought at a Sotheby's auction. It is considered an autograph-quality piece of art.
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. It was sold by Sotheby's for $92 million in January 2021. This sale helped to increase the value of Old Master paintings at an auction. It was also an historic sale for Sotheby's. This marked a shift at the auction house's core focus.
The Man of Sorrows painting is an ingenious composition, and is believed to have been produced in the late 1500s. Botticelli used a drawing board to create the incredible composition of Christ. 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 shown in New York during a presale exhibition. It will also travel to London and Dubai.
The Old Master paintings' value was boosted by the Man of Sorrows as well as the 'Young Man with a Rowel. At the moment, only three Botticelli late works are in private hands.
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Is there a Hollywood blacklist of actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
However, the list isn’t public. The names are not known to us. But, here's why it matters.
The reason behind the secrecy was that blacklisted directors and actors wouldn't be able find work. They would go out of business which would mean that studios would lose their money. This would mean that they would cut back on movie production. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
Which could ultimately result in more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why Hollywood has created a blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. That's bad for everyone.
It is not uncommon for people to be falsely accused. They have had to fight for their freedom.
This kind of thing must stop before it can happen again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.
Also, we must take down the Hollywood blacklist.
What is the most fascinating fact about the human body
Two eyes, two ears and two nostrils are part of our bodies. We also have four limbs: a mouth, nose, penis, and four limbs. It's true, we have more 50 parts of our body, but there is one thing missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. 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. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Their blood becomes extremely sticky and hardened, which can lead to very serious illnesses.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. Blood must continue to flow to allow the wounds to heal properly. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
What are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. Some are cult-like groups where members follow strict rules and rituals, while others are simply clubs for those who share common interests.
There are also other, more evil organizations that control large parts of 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. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they can help us make better decisions.
They also tell us about the movies that are most likely to succeed and which songs are most popular.
In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.
We can trust our advisors and ignore advice that isn't in accord with our tastes.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
And you'll understand why they're so crucial.
Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?
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? It goes to the United States, where most of it is exported. It is then shipped out and dumped in other countries. This pollutes the ecosystems. But now we know, thanks to one man. Mike Sexton is his real name. He runs a company called Waste Watchers.He spends his days watching the movements of trucks transporting trash across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. CNN spoke with Sexton that they have a lot fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began to follow truck drivers around 20 years ago.
He stated, "I just fell in Love with It."
His favorite story is about a driver that pulled into an abandoned gas station just outside Los Angeles. Sexton said that the man was searching for a place to store his stuff. "He saw the building as he drove down the road. He pulled over and went in. "There was a pair of large, full-sized roll-off boxes. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were a bunch of old tires, rags, furniture, mattresses, boxes, bottles, cans, and whatever else. "It was just total chaos. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
So why did this happen? It's because this area used to be a recycle center. People would drive from all over the country 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. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
Trash isn’t the only problem we face on the planet.
Plastic pieces make up most of these particles. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.
Experts warn of a possible global food crisis if nothing is done. Experts warn, "If you keep going like you're going," we could soon face a global food shortage. But most people don't seem to be worried, even though scientists are unanimous in warning us that the world is heading towards disaster.
Statistics
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (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)
- "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)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the entire world
There's nothing more shocking than watching someone become famous for the wrong reasons. But, it's equally shocking to watch them fall from the graces.
It's amazing to see how the industry responds to their mistakes. We have all heard of celebrities who overdosed on drugs and alcohol. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. This is where we ended up last week.
Heath Ledger died after a long, successful career. He died after succumbing to prescription drugs.
His family and his friends struggled with the news and the media went after him.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. Two Academy Awards nominations went to Heath for his performance on Brokeback Mountain.
Heath, in addition to acting, also wrote and directed films such as A Knight's Tale (Monster's Ball) and Iron Man (3).
Hollywood loved Heath, but he became too big for his britches. He began to drink heavily and took drugs. He eventually went to rehab and was clean.
He wanted to make amends now that he was sober. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Heath tried unsuccessfully to get into Hollywood again, but nothing happened. In fact, he was actually twice arrested for drug-related charges.
We don't believe Heath should have been allowed to go back into the entertainment industry. However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral out of control.
We hope Heath’s story serves as a cautionary tale for others who think they might still be able to have it all.