#holbein's ambassadors

[luanna801]

Goth Renaissance Aesthetic (aka Hamletcore):

Portrait, possibly of Cesare Borgia, by Sebastiano del Piombo (1485–1547)

Death and the Maiden by Niklaus Manuel Deutsch I (1517)

From the Braque Triptych by Rogier van der Weyden (c.1452)

Portrait of an Unknown Lady (possibly Mary I or Lady Jane Grey) by Hans Ewerth (c.1550s)

From the Carondelet Diptych by Jan Gossaert (1517)

The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein (1533)

One view of the finials of a chaplet (c.1530) from France or Southern Netherlands

Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) by an unknown artist

[rueroyale]

Top, “The Ambassadors” by Hans Holbein the Younger (AD c. 1497-1543), oil on oak, National Gallery (London); Lower Left, detail of Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn from the painting; Lower Right, corresponding page of Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn from its 1525 printing, showing the tenor part of the hymn “Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott" ("Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God") written by Martin Luther.

J.S. Bach’s Autograph page of BWV 651, chorale prelude to Komm, heiliger Geist, circa 1714, from the Leipziger Handschrift P 271 (Staatsbibliothek, Berlin), collated into the Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes.

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[emvisual]

A veces los detalles son mejores que la visión completa del cuadro. Estos fragmentos pertenecen a Los embajadores de Holbein, un cuadro de 1533.

Aparte de la anamorfosis el cuadro tienen muchas cosas para explorar.

via: @tuarribaporfavor

[capricorn-0mnikorn]

As I understand it (as it was taught to me), this is an example of Momento Mori (Wikipedia link): "Remember that you must die:" an allegory about how, regardless of whatever worldly power or knowledge we obtain (The globe, the jewels, the rich clothing, etc.), death is ever present, and we'll all be equal when we're food for maggots.

It's also a major flex for an artist to show off their skills.

(The irony is, of course, that that the painting, and the palace where it is displayed, are both examples of the wealth and power that the painting is criticizing & mocking).

where is that renaissance painting with those two fellers and a giant fucking random skull on the floor that looks like it was accidentally stretched out in photoshop

[paulpingminho]

[antenoracocytus]

"The Ambassadors" by Hans Holbein the Younger - Renaissance England

I got a chance to view Holbein's notorious anamorphic skull of The Ambassadors painting today. That was a personal life goal for about 8 years. I couldn't be happier.

A great analysis of the painting:

[zenlesszonezero]

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[titleleaf]

Holbein’s famous painting The Ambassadors probably portrays Jean de Dinteville, who in 1533 was the 29-year-old ambassador of France, and his friend Georges de Selve, the 25-year-old Bishop of Lavaur who visited London in the same year.

Holy fuck, you're telling me the dudes in The Ambassadors are twenty-nine and TWENTY-FIVE? Please... they should have been in the club...

Also dramatically recontextualizing their appearances for me. I feel like I've seen both of these guys at the gym.

[lurks-no-more]

This is more funny than it should be by any rights!

the vampire ambassadors

[insertdisc5]

new cool way to show NPC spoilers for my game: adding them to The Ambassadors by Holbein

[laiqualaurelote]

Press Release: Spooky Action at a Distance Album Reveal

The London Music Register - Local Interest

Spooky Action At A Distance unveils cover art for their much awaited debut album

The Ambassadors meets The Breakfast Club

Perhaps even more difficult than snagging a ticket to one of SAAAD’s sold-out club shows is trying to describe the experience to your less-lucky friends afterwards.

Their sound defies basic mortal conventions such as genre, instead better described by critic buzzwords, namely, transcendent and explosive.

Four band mates of wildly different backgrounds and styles meet to produce something that’s both the ultimate sum of their ancestral influences and entirely, uniquely theirs. Their music unabashedly melds high and low art- what begins as a pop punk song flows seamlessly into an operatic verse, while another number features elements of a baroque dance suite in what can best be defined as a modern club anthem. Their lyrics are equally packed with esoteric references and universal emotions.

It shouldn’t work- but it does. And it’s delicious. In order to tide you over until the album release, we’ve got the first look at its cover art, and as a gift to fans, it’s visually indicative of the band’s layered sound.

Many of you may be familiar with The Ambassadors from school trips to the National Gallery. The painting’s a popular subject of debate for art historians due to its detailed subjects and metaphysical symbolism. It’s reproduced faithfully here, albeit with a few cheeky adjustments.

SAAAD frontwoman Crystal Palace (yes, that Crystal Palace!) takes the place of the leftmost figure, complete with lavish outfit and undeniable rockstar swagger.

Across from her, drummer Charles Rowland stands in a dark coat, sticks clutched in a gloved hand.

Bassist Niko Sasaki lays across the top shelf à la Molly Ringwald, dandelion-crowned head at Palace’s shoulder.

Center frame- the band’s ‘brain’: virtuoso Edwin Payne sits with a lute across his lap and the painting’s infamous distorted skull slashing across his legs. (Memento mori seems to be a prevalent theme in many of SAAAD’s songs, though they often turn it into a lively celebration)

Eagle eyed fans will notice a couple additions to Holbein’s instruments- a bear figurine, a lantern, and a cherry blossom branch among them. Are they references to the band’s lyrics? Hints at future projects?

One thing’s for sure, we cannot wait to see more of this group. *

Spooky Action At A Distance’s album is available for preorder at record stores all across London.

Next live show: Saturday night at the Catabasis (tickets required in advance)

Booking inquires should be sent to Jenny Green.

HELLO I LOVE THIS?! for those unfamiliar with The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein, it's a 16th-century painting most famous for the weird distorted shape in the foreground, which looks like an alien object but is an anamorphic skull that comes into view if you approach it from certain angles. It's absolutely perfect for this band AU, I am shrieking. my eternal thanks to you anon

I actually drafted, but did not put in the fic itself, the track listing for the band's debut album AFTERLIVES, complete with writing credits:

SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET (Payne)

ACES DACES (Rowland)

LEFT OVER RITE (Payne)

TANPOPO NO KAMISAMA (Sasaki)

STICKY CRICKET WICKET (Rowland)

GIRLS’ KNIVES OUT (Sasaki, Surname von Hoverkraft)

RESTLESS PIANO SYNDROME (Payne)

PICK UP WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING DOWN (Rowland)

BRACELET ABOUT THE BONE (Payne)

BURY THE EX (Surname von Hoverkraft)

LANTERN IN THE DARK (Payne)

STAIRWAY TO HELL (Payne, Rowland) 

(bonus track)

13. GOT THE HELL OUT OF HELL (WE AIN’T GOING BACK) (Payne, Rowland, Sasaki, Surname von Hoverkraft)

gig officially gigged

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[wee-toe]

The Ambassadors are really spoiling us this time

[inthefallofasparrow]

Trick or treat

You received: Elongated Skull from Holbein's 'The Ambassadors'

[cromerholt]

like it is a good piece by its own merit and shit but Holbein's Ambassadors is kind of funny as fuck like conceptually

just two bros showing you their shelf of Objects. And the fuckin Distortion Skull is there

[journalofanoldsoul]

Contemplating Art (5th House)

The 5th house is associated with creative self-expression, pleasure, and leisure activities, including the arts. This is because the 5th house represents the things we do for fun, joy, and personal fulfillment. It is the house of pleasure, joy, and love affairs. 

The 5th house governs our inner child, which is the part of us that is spontaneous, playful, and creative. Artistic expression is often seen as a way to tap into this part of ourselves, as it allows us to explore our emotions and connect with our imagination. Art can also be a way to express love and appreciation, which are also associated with the 5th house.

Here's a selection of famous paintings based on the 5th house sign:

Aries in the 5th house - "The Night Watch" by Rembrandt van Rijn: This painting captures the spirit of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, with its bold and dynamic composition, depicting a group of armed men ready for action. The painting's use of light and shadow also creates a sense of drama and intensity, which is characteristic of Aries energy.

Taurus in the 5th house - "The Hay Wagon" by John Constable: This painting captures the natural beauty and tranquility of the countryside, which is often associated with Taurus energy. The painting's earthy tones and pastoral setting evoke a sense of groundedness and stability, which are also traits of Taurus.

Gemini in the 5th house - "The School of Athens" by Raphael: This painting captures the intellectual and social energy of Gemini, with its depiction of famous philosophers and scholars gathered in a grand hall. The painting's use of perspective and symmetry also reflects Gemini's interest in communication and balance.

Cancer in the 5th house - "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli: This painting captures the feminine beauty and sensuality associated with Cancer, with its depiction of the goddess of love rising from the sea. The painting's soft colors and graceful composition also evoke a sense of nurturing and protection, which are important themes for Cancer.

Leo in the 5th house - "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Jan van Eyck: This painting captures the grandeur and elegance associated with Leo, with its depiction of a wealthy merchant and his wife in lavish clothing and surroundings. The painting's use of light and detail also reflects Leo's love of drama and attention.

Virgo in the 5th house - "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch: This painting captures the intricate and meticulous nature of Virgo, with its detailed and complex imagery depicting a range of earthly pleasures and sins. The painting's use of color and symbolism also reflects Virgo's interest in perfection and order.

Libra in the 5th house - "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt: This painting captures the beauty and romance associated with Libra, with its depiction of a couple in a loving embrace. The painting's use of gold and pattern also reflects Libra's love of beauty and harmony.

Scorpio in the 5th house - "The Death of Marat" by Jacques-Louis David: This painting captures the intensity and emotional depth associated with Scorpio, with its depiction of a murdered revolutionary lying in a bathtub. The painting's use of light and shadow also reflects Scorpio's interest in power and transformation.

Sagittarius in the 5th house - "The Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" by Caspar David Friedrich: This painting captures the sense of adventure and exploration associated with Sagittarius, with its depiction of a lone figure gazing out over a vast and mysterious landscape. The painting's use of light and atmosphere also reflects Sagittarius's interest in freedom and discovery.

Capricorn in the 5th house - "The Ambassadors" by Hans Holbein the Younger: This painting captures the ambition and success associated with Capricorn, with its depiction of two powerful and wealthy men surrounded by objects of wealth and knowledge. The painting's use of perspective and detail also reflects Capricorn's interest in achievement and status.

Aquarius in the 5th house - "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali: This painting captures the surreal and unconventional nature of Aquarius, with its depiction of melting clocks and distorted objects. The painting's use of symbolism and imagination also reflects Aquarius's interest in innovation and individuality.

Pisces in the 5th house - "Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh: This painting captures the dreamy and mystical nature of Pisces, with its depiction of a swirling night sky and otherworldly landscape. The painting's use of color and emotion also reflects Pisces's interest in spirituality and transcendence.

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J.

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♕ #AnneBoleynWeek by @anne-the-quene, Day 3 | Favourite Historical Fact(s) about Anne Boleyn ♕

♕ Anne was eager for her daughter, Princess Elizabeth, to learn Latin, Hebrew, Greek, Italian, Spanish, and French in her upcoming education. ♕

♕ "Anne was known as a protector of Tyndale's readers."

♕ "For her chaplains, ‘lanterns and light of my court’, she chose men won to reform: Matthew Parker, Robert Singleton, William Latimer, Nicholas Shaxton and others."

♕ The French ambassador Du Bellay reported that "none of the other [councillors] have any credit at all [with Henry VIII] unless it pleased the Young Lady to lend them some."

♕ She was a patron of Hans Holbein.

♕ She secured the release of, and later patronized, the poet and reformer Nicholas Bourbon as tutor for Henry Carey, Henry Norris (the Younger), Henry Dudley, and one of the sons of Nicholas Harvey.

♕ "Her London silkwomen, Anne Vaughan and Joan Wilkinson, were fervent gospellers."

♕ "The Act attainting Elizabeth Barton and her supporters of high treason pardoned all those not specifically named in the statute; the King made the decision at ‘the humble suit and contemplation of his most entire and well-beloved wife Queen Anne.’"

♕ "Richard Hilles lamented her loss in 1541 as one of the 'sincere ministers of the word’ who had been taken away.”

♕ "True to Christian humanism, she backed education, acting as a generous patron to students and giving annual subvention to Cambridge and Oxford."

♕ Anne was friends with Princess Renee of France in her youth.

♕ "Of ten bishops appointed during her time as Queen, seven were her own evangelical clients." ♕