"You have learnt so much
And read a thousand books.
Have you ever read your Self?
You have gone to mosque and temple
Have you ever visited your soul?
You are busy fighting Satan.
Have you ever fought your ill intentions?
Sandro Botticelli painted “Spring” 💐 around 1477–1482, during the height of the Florentine Renaissance, probably commissioned by the Medici ⚜️
A masterpiece, preserved at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence 🇮🇹, with extraordinary dimensions: 6 ft 8 in × 10 ft 4 in
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For the first day of spring ... the glorious print of tulips from Robert John Thornton's stunning “Temple of Flora” (1807): https://t.co/vaqO12URTC
Read more about the Thornton's work here in Martin Kemp's essay here: https://t.co/4Vkf6rFvto
Dramatic use of light and shade in this fine painting of a girl sleeping, commonly attributed to Domenico Fetti c 1620. I like the unusual viewpoint, and the skilful rendering of texture in the girl’s blouse, hair ornaments and brocade cloth (Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest)
Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. Commemorating the New Year, the ancient festival is a time for symbolic feasts and celebrations.