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Someone on the Internet once called Maria Amalia of Saxony, Queen of Spain, Sicily and Naples, and her husband, Charles III of Spain, “the ugliest royal couple of their time”. An though I must admit that Charles III was more known for his wits than his looks, being rejected later in life by princess Marie Adélaïde of France for his portrait, Maria Amalia seemed to be a graceful young woman, but most likely grew weary and older-looking than her age with the time; giving birth to thirteen children in twenty two years, five of whom died when she was still alive, must have made her look older and frailer in her later paintings.

Honestly, that discourse is yet another “not a great beauty” comment on historical women, and I hate it.

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Instead of hating on the Disney Princess formula

there should just more animated movies with female leads.

Too much is expected of the princesses because they’re the only girl characters in focus.

Make new movies, Disney! and anybody else!

Instead of hating on old tropes just do new stuff!

“Screw writing “strong” women. Write interesting women. Write well-rounded women. Write complicated women. Write a woman who kicks ass, write a woman who cowers in a corner. Write a woman who’s desperate for a husband. Write a woman who doesn’t need a man. Write women who cry, women who rant, women who are shy, women who don’t take no shit, women who need validation and women who don’t care what anybody thinks. THEY ARE ALL OKAY, and all those things could exist in THE SAME WOMAN. Women shouldn’t be valued because we are strong, or kick-ass, but because we are people. So don’t focus on writing characters who are strong. Write characters who are people.”

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I miss Disney's Golden Age

I miss the wonderful stories, music, acting, and romance. They created new stories every year back then and became a part in my childhood. The vibrant colors, The brilliant art style, The comedy, and The details and research they put into the films.

Walt Disney created "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," a film he made at great risk, even selling his house to finance it. The risk paid off, and he gained success. After World War II, he was broke, but he went on to create "Cinderella," one of my all-time favorite movies, and "Sleeping Beauty."

I love Mickey Mouse and I watch that show every day at school. When I was 5 years old. He is nice and genuine to Minnie and kind to his friends.

Before Disney became cash grabbers they made masterpieces like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the beast, Mulan, The Lion King, The Princess and the Frog, Frozen, Wreck-it Ralph, Moana, and Coco.

The only live-action I liked are Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella

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Unfortunately, unnecessary live-action movies are being made just for profit.

NO ONE ASKED FOR THESE LIVE_ACTION REMAKES

Disney is not woke, they are just bigots who want clout, and who call showing two frames of a lesbian couple a day. At least in their Golden Age they made good movies with beautiful music and precious animations. Now, they don’t even have that. See how wonderfully they did Coco and how poorly, shittyly, they (attempted to) made Hola Primos. If you want proper children in 2024 that are not a cashgrab or a soulless remake, I don’t think you should try to scavenge in the last Disney flops.

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Marie Therese and Mariana of Austria Fanart Part 2

Maria Theresa strolled into the palace halls hoping to speak to Mariana of Austria. Luckily for her, she saw Mariana of Austria walk by and she approached her and said.

Maria Theresa: Mother! Since my Lord father announced my engagement to the king of France, I could not contain myself from thinking of him. Mariana of Austria: He announced that two nights ago. Why are you so fixated on him, you haven't met him yet? Maria Theresa: I heard stories of him. They said he was a gentleman, a talented performer, and he had the finest of features. I cannot wait to meet him.

Mariana smiled and stated: You will make a magnificent Queen, May this marriage bring you joy.

@mariatheresaofspain @austin-friars @rmelster I hope you all liked it

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farewell, maggie smith

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My girl is back 😊

Love her dress

died 1696 born 2024 welcome back mariana de austria

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Maggie Smith passed away 😭😭. I just saw the news it is heartbreaking. She performed in numerous roles and her acting is phenomenal. She will forever be missed.

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The Executioner Presenting Herodias with the Head of John the Baptist

Artist: Bernardino Luini (Italian, c. 1480/82-1532)

Medium: Oil on Panel

Date: c. 1527

Collection: Uffizi Gallery

Description

The painting depicts an executioner, who is propping the severed head of John the Baptist into a footed stand resting on a ledge and held by Salome (or possibly Herodias). On the left, an old woman with a veiled head, probably a maid, witnesses the scene. The face of the executioner is described with almost caricatural features, which enhance his ugliness and wickedness, in contrast with the delicate features of the lifeless face of the Baptist. Particular attention is paid to the sumptuous dress of Salome, characteristic of the fashion of the early 16th century, as well to her elaborate braided hair. Leonardo's influence is particularly evident in the girl's face.

Why was John the Baptist Beheaded?

According to Matthew 14:1–12 and Mark 6:14–29, Herodias, the wife of King Herod Antipas, was responsible for persuading her husband to behead John the Baptist.

More than once, John the Baptist had rebuked King Herod for divorcing his wife and marrying his niece Herodias, who had been his brother Philip’s wife. Philip was still living, and both Philip and Antipas were uncles to Herodias - for several reasons, then, Herod’s marriage to Herodias was a violation of God’s law (Leviticus 18:16; 20:21). Herodias seethed with anger toward John the Baptist because he dared to speak out, and, to appease his wife, Herod had the prophet thrown into prison. As a powerful Roman ruler, Herod could have had John the Baptist executed, but he respected John as a righteous man who spoke the truth and decided not to put him to death. Herod was intrigued by John and liked to hear him speak. In contrast, Herodias loathed John and wanted him dead (Mark 6:17–20).

Ultimately, Herodias’s hate-filled grudge against John the Baptist was the reason he was beheaded. Mark 6:19 states, “So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him.” The idea in the original Greek language is that Herodias actively sought John’s death. Biding her time, Herodias waited for a chance to act.

Seizing the opportunity of Herod’s birthday party, Herodias set about her plan to have John the Baptist put to death. At the banquet, Herodias’s daughter, whom tradition names Salome, performed a provocative dance designed to arouse her audience with lust. Herodias’s daughter’s performance greatly pleased the king and his guests. Herod told the girl, “Ask me for anything you like and I will give it to you... up to half my kingdom!” (Mark 6:22–23, NLT). With these words, King Herod flaunted his generosity and greatness before his guests, but soon he would deeply regret this vow.

Herodias’s daughter went and asked her mother, “What should I ask for?” Queen Herodias replied, “Ask for the head of John the Baptist!” (Mark 6:24, NLT). Not skipping a beat, the girl hurried back to Herod and said, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter” (verse 25). Evidently, her cruelty matched her mother’s.

Unable to take back his hastily uttered oath, the king granted the girl’s wish. He dispatched his executioner to the prison where John the Baptist was beheaded. The soldier returned to the banquet with John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who, in turn, gave it to her mother (Mark 6:26–28). Later, John’s followers retrieved his body and buried it (verse 29).

John the Baptist was beheaded to satisfy Herodias’s bloodthirsty hatred. Just as Elijah was hated by Queen Jezebel, so the one who came in the power and spirit of Elijah was hated by Queen Herodias. Employing cunning powers of manipulation and degrading her own daughter, she got what she wanted from her husband, inciting his lust and using his desire to please his guests. She succeeded in silencing her critic, at least outwardly. Later, King Herod was troubled by his guilty conscience, and, when He heard of Jesus Christ’s miracles, he worried that Jesus was actually John the Baptist risen from the dead (Mark 6:14–16)!

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Philipa Gregory going out of her way to demonize Margaret Beaufort, who was 100% a victim of child marriage and rape, while in the same breath romanticizing Edward and Richard will always be jarring to me. In the show, Edward attempted to rape Elizabeth to the point where she had to threaten suicide to get him to back off, but she still portrayed him as genuinely 'good' guy. Richard was behind the death of his nephews historically, but she made that vague, and then had him with his niece (????), but for the majority of the show he was portrayed as a 'nice guy'. IDK it's weird. It's weird when female authors have the ability to impact how historical women are seen in their literature, and instead of being kind to them, they are cruel. Gregory's writing has negatively impacted the portrayals of Margaret and how she is viewed in a lot of historical literature circles.

Sis you had ONE job!!

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Marie Therese and Mariana of Austria Fanart Part 2

Maria Theresa strolled into the palace halls hoping to speak to Mariana of Austria. Luckily for her, she saw Mariana of Austria walk by and she approached her and said.

Maria Theresa: Mother! Since my Lord father announced my engagement to the king of France, I could not contain myself from thinking of him. Mariana of Austria: He announced that two nights ago. Why are you so fixated on him, you haven't met him yet? Maria Theresa: I heard stories of him. They said he was a gentleman, a talented performer, and he had the finest of features. I cannot wait to meet him.

Mariana smiled and stated: You will make a magnificent Queen, May this marriage bring you joy.

@mariatheresaofspain @austin-friars @rmelster I hope you all liked it

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"They are going to kill me." Mary thinks to herself. Their taunts follow her into the cupboard she's locked herself in, their voices echo through the aged, worn wood. "The King wants you dead!" A man, his words heightened by intoxication, calls from the other side, the door nearly succumbing to his strength as he yanks the handle. She thinks it's Lord Rochford, and though his words sting, he is right. Her father won't save her. He hasn't saved her since her mother was taken from her, he hasn't saved her since she was forced into servitude. The king wants her dead. Lord Rochford places his weight upon the door, his aunt and sisters laugh and jeer in support. Within a moment or two, he will break in, and then what? I have to save myself. Mary thinks. I must run away from this place!

(Excerpt from my short story in which Anne's court comes to visit young Elizabeth and Mary is made to serve them. In the midst, words are exchanged, which results in a physical altercation and Mary ends up running away, going to the most unlikely person for shelter.)

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Marie Therese and Mariana of Austria Fanart Part 2

Maria Theresa strolled into the palace halls hoping to speak to Mariana of Austria. Luckily for her, she saw Mariana of Austria walk by and she approached her and said.

Maria Theresa: Mother! Since my Lord father announced my engagement to the king of France, I could not contain myself from thinking of him. Mariana of Austria: He announced that two nights ago. Why are you so fixated on him, you haven't met him yet? Maria Theresa: I heard stories of him. They said he was a gentleman, a talented performer, and he had the finest of features. I cannot wait to meet him.

Mariana smiled and stated: You will make a magnificent Queen, May this marriage bring you joy.

@mariatheresaofspain @austin-friars @rmelster I hope you all liked it

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this is sooo funny i love them

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Elizabeth of France, Spouse of Philip IV

Artist: Flemish School

Date: 1615-1621

Description

Elisabeth of France or Isabella of Bourbon (22 November 1602 – 6 October 1644) was Queen of Spain from 1621 to her death and Queen of Portugal from 1621 to 1640, as the first spouse of King Philip IV & III.

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Thank you mid 17th century Spanish court for the weird fashion! For not limiting the volume of hair, petticoats, sleeves or details!

Obviously a not 18th century post, but I’ve been saving these portraits for about a week and I think they are a great example of Baroque fashion very far from the English or French fashion we see more often.

Images from top:

“Retrato de una dama de la corte”, attributed to Juan Bautista del Mazo.

“La Reina Doña Mariana de Austria”, 1652-53, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez.

“Doña María de Vera y Gasca”, ca. 1670, Juan Carreño de Miranda.

“Doña Francisca de Velasco, Marquesa de Santa Cruz”, ca. 1665-1670, Juan Carreño de Miranda.

“Doña Inés de Zúñiga, Condesa de Monterrey”, 1660-1670, Juan Carreño de Miranda.

“Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Pink Dress”, 1660, Juan Bautista del Mazo (or maybe by Velázquez and finished by del Mazo, we don’t know. But El Prado Museum gives del Mazo full credit).

“Infanta María Teresa”, 1653, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez.

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Mariana of Austria, Equestrian Portrait in 1649 in Navalcarnero