Reviving women's lost stories through historical fiction
I've just returned from the huge new Raphael exhibition, called Sublime Poetry, at the Met and all I have to say is WOW! Wow, wow, WOW! Read the post to see the beauty and mastery that caught my eye.
If you will be in New York from now through June 28, run don't walk to the Met to see their massive Raphael exhibition and pay tribute to the Renaissance master!
Research for my new novel sends me down some unusual rabbit holes.
What did you think of Pope Francis? What are your hopes for the new conclave? Who are your favourite popes in art, movies, or novels?
Loredana Marcello was the wife of Doge Alvise I Mocenigo and Dogaressa of Venice from 1570 to 1572, when she died at the end of that year. She is the woman on the right in this painting by Tinteretto created circa 1575 and called Doge Alvise Mocenigo and Family before the Madonna and Child, now … Continue reading WOMAN IN HISTORY: Dogaressa Loredana Marcello
There may be a new Raphael painting to admire! Meanwhile, I review some historical fiction I recently read.
November 11 is the Feast of San Martino. Who was he?
Ten books I've read over the last nine months and would highly recommend to keep your brain engaged and traveling, even if you don't set foot outside your hometown.
My annual commemoration of the day Raphael was born and died.
Read a review of the new novel Raphael: Painter in Rome and an interview with the author, Stephanie Storey