Enlarged (use browser zoom to enlarge more) available from here (last View All Sizes choice).Death of Leonardo da Vinci is described in its current-location page (source of the title image) and in a short National Geographic comment in its webpage devoted to facts about Leonardo da Vinci. This also says, in its description of the painting, historically, Francis I of France wasn’t at his side when he died. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection.Third of the 10 works by this artist that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
The guy on the right pointing toward the couple is saying, “Does NO ONE find this odd? I had NO idea they were even gay! Why am I always the last to know?”
I didn’t notice the footwear until the preceding comment. Not fuzzy pink but I guess the fashion was to match sleeves with slippers. Not only does the big guy match but the younger person also has a sleeve/slipper duet.
As soon as I saw the enlargement I wondered about the footwear (but then I make my own early period footwear). I don’t remember seeing any with separate toes; I would want to consult with my former teacher. Hand made footwear is very comfortable but I would not want toes portruding.
margueritem over 12 years ago
Who is that bearded man?
BE THIS GUY over 12 years ago
I guess it’s The Six Beards of Henry VIII.
zero over 12 years ago
I wouldn’t want to meet anybody who’d hang that in their home.
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
“Kiss me, Hardy!”
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
Nice “story”. Thanks for providing the title.
V-Beast over 12 years ago
‘Shallow Hal’ thinks he’s a hot chick.
corzak over 12 years ago
Yes, I thought that was Francis I.Henry liked girls better.
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
Enlarged (use browser zoom to enlarge more) available from here (last View All Sizes choice).Death of Leonardo da Vinci is described in its current-location page (source of the title image) and in a short National Geographic comment in its webpage devoted to facts about Leonardo da Vinci. This also says, in its description of the painting, historically, Francis I of France wasn’t at his side when he died. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection.Third of the 10 works by this artist that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
Linguist over 12 years ago
" Just one last kiss,Lenny."
finale over 12 years ago
The guy in the black outfit let him “take cuts” and now he won’t leave.
blackdawne over 12 years ago
“…then he said, ’Don’t ask, don’t tell’.”
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member over 12 years ago
The guy on the right pointing toward the couple is saying, “Does NO ONE find this odd? I had NO idea they were even gay! Why am I always the last to know?”
Redhead55 over 12 years ago
That’s messed up.
codedaddy over 12 years ago
I’m honestly surprised that so many readers pursued the homosexual twist on the painting to offer captions that are not even very clever.
mimismom over 12 years ago
Until I saw the enlarged version, I thought King Henry’s toes were peeking out of his stockings. Turns out he’s wearing fluffy pink slippers.
Thehag over 12 years ago
I didn’t notice the footwear until the preceding comment. Not fuzzy pink but I guess the fashion was to match sleeves with slippers. Not only does the big guy match but the younger person also has a sleeve/slipper duet.
MissScarlet Premium Member over 12 years ago
Probably a good thing the relationship wasn’t serious, codedaddy. Leonardo might have lost his head.
vldazzle over 12 years ago
As soon as I saw the enlargement I wondered about the footwear (but then I make my own early period footwear). I don’t remember seeing any with separate toes; I would want to consult with my former teacher. Hand made footwear is very comfortable but I would not want toes portruding.
Starrymom Premium Member over 12 years ago
Actually, Leonardo died in France, supposedly held in the arms of Francis I, King of France, not Henry VIII.
mabrndt Premium Member about 12 years ago
Here is another work by this artist.