
Prostitutes in the fruitbowl
Explores the use of medlar fruits as symbols for prostitution in 17th century Dutch still life painting
Categories: Curiosities, Historical Art • Tags: art history, food, fruit, Historical Art, prostitute, symbolism
Explores the use of medlar fruits as symbols for prostitution in 17th century Dutch still life painting
Categories: Curiosities, Historical Art • Tags: art history, food, fruit, Historical Art, prostitute, symbolism
Exploring the sexual symbolism hidden in paintings of weasels in Renaissance art
Categories: Curiosities, Historical Art • Tags: animals in art, ermine, fertility, flea-fur, jewels, paintings, pregnancy, renaissance, symbolism, weasel