I don't think it is a sideless due to the conformaty of the front. It wouldn't
lie so snug if not held against her breast. I think the light area is the
fabric reflecting the light, or just a bad spot in the painting. Paint was
mixed one area at a time then and it was easy to have inconsistant color
values. They didn't have Sherman Williams to get a gallon of paint the same
color. Also I don't think a saint would be allowed to be painted without
modesty and respect. Cleavage was fine but not uncovered breasts on a saint.
She is wearing the long sleeves of a shiny material. I'd guess that the side is
made of that same material. The side is plain and not as ornate as the front.
On this same image, can anyone tell me the meaning of the stones used during
the Byzantine period? I know it has something to do with the Early
Christian/Byzantine church being centered in Constantinople/Istanbul. Most
everything was steeped in meaning or relation to the area. I did research on
this era while in school, but can't remember the specifics of their meaning.
Later times copied the Byzantine styles for elegance and luxury in the use of
jewels.Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL
PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:50:10 -0500> Subject: [h-cost] odd
outfit> > http://www.artsmia.org/viewer/detail.php?v=12&id=547> At a first
glance it looks as if St. Catherine is wearing a sideless.> Click on the
picture to get to the zoom.> Can someone tell me what she is actually wearing?>
> De> _______________________________________________> h-costume mailing list>
[email protected]> http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
_________________________________________________________________
Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety.
http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008
_______________________________________________
h-costume mailing list
[email protected]
http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
