In a message dated 6/10/2008 12:52:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If that's true, why are hoops also visible on the ladies behind her? It is possible that by this point, the visible hoops had become code for "Salome" and were picked up by other artists of the same region and used in a broader context in paintings having to do with Salome. ******************************* You'll notice that the Royal Family, Salome, Herodias and Antipas, are all in the same beige and black brocade....or embroidery, or whatever the pattern represents. It seems logical within the context of just this painting that the hoops on the other kneeling ladies are to show they are part of Salome's train. Great painting, isn't it? I love all the hand gestures, denoting astonishment(?) **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
