Cindy Nafpliotis

BUY LEONARDO DA VINCI PRINTS NOW FROM AMAZON Benois Madonna :Leonardo de Vinci Created: October 1478 in Florence, Italy Currently in State Hermitage Museum My Thoughts :  When I see this painting, I see the beauty of life. There is a mother who is playing with her child, one of the most purest moments mothers can have in their lives. I love that both the mother and child are content in what they are doing and seem pleased with life, like there is nothing else to worry about.  About the Painting:   There is a halo above Mary's head, symbolizing her angelic personality and  lifestyle. Mary is not painted to be the most beautiful women, but is made to be looked at and see the kindness and gentleness with how she is acting and grinning. Her clothing matches the looks from the 15th century, making her look modern for her time period. As for the baby, he is very chunky, giving the impression that he eats well and lives a good life. The window in the back is letti...

  The Last Supper : Leonardo da Vinci https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/The_Last_Supper_-_Leonardo_Da_Vinci_-_High_Resolution_32x16.jpg C reated: 1495-1498 in Santa Maria delle Grazie Description:  In this piece of art, Jesus is having his last supper with his apostles. In this picture, when I look at it I can see how everyone is in a commotion and disoriented. While all of the apostles are causing a scene, Jesus is still. This image is creating the idea that even when everything in life is chaotic, that Jesus is still there and he is calm and still even in the in darkest times. If you look at the piece carefully, you can tell that some of them seem to be mourning, while others seem to have gone mad. They are all overwhelmed with the news they have been given and they want answers and while that may feel like the best thing, Jesus knew that it would be okay, and instead of telling the apostles that, he would simply show...