V. S. Lobis

prints and drawings enthusiast; Peter Paul Rubens fanatic; South America explorer; museum person

[V. S. Lobis @vslobis]

via @NYTOpinion https://t.co/n5Qw4Z0XVE

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

Asleep at her book.
Jan de Bray, 1660.

(British Museum)

[José Ramón Marcaida @JoserraMarcaida]

Some funky tiled floors featured in prints by Christoffel van Sichem II @rijksmuseum #woodcut #print 1/5

RP-P-2015-17-119-2
https://t.co/qUdpErETXZ

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https://t.co/f98PbaKgOK

[V. S. Lobis @vslobis]

via @NYTOpinion https://t.co/VqifPxB9II

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

A 17th century snuff rasp, a handy object for grating #tobacco into snuff (BM)

[Archaeology & Art @archaeologyart]

Rose window 12th century Stained glass window Abbey of Saint-Remi, Reims.

[V. S. Lobis @vslobis]

Best of 2021: Our Top 10 Los Angeles Art Shows

Alison Saar closing reception at the Benton this Saturday--
https://t.co/tXeRey1y65

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

Pendant amulet in the form of an ivory hand with gold enamelled cuff; gold rings on two of the fingers, one set with a garnet, the other with an emerald, c. 1600

(British Museum)

[V. S. Lobis @vslobis]

Thrilled that our exhibition, 'Sahara: Acts of Memory' is headlining this list! https://t.co/q4To7tVrki

[V. S. Lobis @vslobis]

@pamstewart Williams College Masters Program in the History of Art!

[Print Quarterly @PrintQuarterly]

Closing soon 'Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa' @britishmuseum London featuring around 100 works on paper. On until 15 August 2021 https://t.co/azDNWVXM6H

[Sarah Knott @knott_sarah]

Big news for @kawulf, researchers of the Americas and @JCBLibrary

[V. S. Lobis @vslobis]

@ColeHenri Fantastic photo -- who made it?

[Hispanic Society Museum & Library @HSAmuseum]

This remarkable illuminated Hebrew Bible is considered one of the most impressive examples of this distinguished cultural tradition.

Hebrew Bible (folio 101v), illuminated manuscript on parchment, 1450-1496

[Dr Ella Hawkins @EllaMcHawk]

Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was a naturalist and nature artist. She studied insects, flowers, and animals in various parts of the world, publishing her findings in a series of illustrated volumes.

Here are some of Merian's celebrated illustrations in biscuit form. 🍪

[Dr Kate Strasdin @kateStrasdin]

The brilliantly articulated #calash, necessary headwear of the #18thcentury night out when the elements might threaten a carefully constructed coiffure. The cane structure fans out like the hood of a soft top sports car preserving the hairdo beneath @mfaboston #fashionhistory