tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post4051228583091728951..comments2023-05-25T07:55:42.399-07:00Comments on Writing the Renaissance: Book Giveaway: SIGNORA DA VINCI by Robin MaxwellJulianne Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10190332417986785920noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-48389587801819140942009-01-16T15:33:00.000-08:002009-01-16T15:33:00.000-08:00I will always love Lady with the Ermine...such an ...I will always love Lady with the Ermine...such an unusual animal to be holding!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great giveaway!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873109350235219509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-44585108805556859032009-01-16T13:12:00.000-08:002009-01-16T13:12:00.000-08:00Just discovered your blog. Virgin of the Rocks is...Just discovered your blog. Virgin of the Rocks is definitely one of my favorites!Laura L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11842537132110494997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-41081420189855871392009-01-16T12:57:00.000-08:002009-01-16T12:57:00.000-08:00Hi! This book sounds like it could be good one. ...Hi! This book sounds like it could be good one. My favorite painting is probably the Virgin of the Rocks. I remember studying it in an art history class, and I found the analysis of it fascinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-2874169132852424042009-01-15T21:20:00.000-08:002009-01-15T21:20:00.000-08:00All of Da Vinci's work is wonderful but my fav...All of Da Vinci's work is wonderful but my favorite is The Last Supper. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so mucy for the fantastic giveaway. I've read all of Robin Maxwell's previous books and am so looking forward to this one! I reviewed both Michelle Moran & C.W. Gortner's books on my blog in 2008, they were both favorites, so their endorsments are a bonus!<BR/><BR/>CareyThe Tome Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029464145365882799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-20792304731063040252009-01-15T15:49:00.000-08:002009-01-15T15:49:00.000-08:00Madonna with Child - Benois Madonna!!! I had no id...Madonna with Child - Benois Madonna!!! I had no idea his mother had such a heart wrenching story behind her!!!! I wants to read it!!!!!!!<BR/>always ;-)<BR/>ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-3573297900330616882009-01-15T07:17:00.000-08:002009-01-15T07:17:00.000-08:00How could anyone not love the Mona Lisa. I also li...How could anyone not love the Mona Lisa. I also like The madonna with the carnation. Congrats on your first contest. Great job! florida982002[at]yahoo[dot]comKayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-69437352213450997432009-01-14T21:57:00.000-08:002009-01-14T21:57:00.000-08:00I would have to say the painting of the Madonna of...I would have to say the painting of the Madonna of the Yarnwinder and his drawing of Mary Magdalene. Thank you for the giveaway.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535679094114421067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-49046999443107203422009-01-14T17:06:00.000-08:002009-01-14T17:06:00.000-08:00The book sounds interesting. My fav work is the L...The book sounds interesting. My fav work is the Last Supper.malleycchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108038176489082848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-18170315477657075792009-01-14T14:40:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:40:00.000-08:00Portrait of a Lady - La Belle Ferronnière. I don't...Portrait of a Lady - La Belle Ferronnière. I don't know much about art but I know what I like. The book sounds fascinating.<BR/>traymona[at]aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-46670682346181377022009-01-14T11:36:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:36:00.000-08:00I love the Adoration of the Magi but also the Mona...I love the Adoration of the Magi but also the Mona Lisa, of course.<BR/><BR/>vmlay@artsci.wustl.eduMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294856404741431282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-42658410960879306542009-01-14T10:26:00.000-08:002009-01-14T10:26:00.000-08:00Count me in, definitely!Count me in, definitely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-30388682428856245712009-01-14T10:19:00.000-08:002009-01-14T10:19:00.000-08:00The Mona Lisa - I've seen it in the Louvre, too!Th...The Mona Lisa - I've seen it in the Louvre, too!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, VanessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-59616616617540902382009-01-14T09:01:00.000-08:002009-01-14T09:01:00.000-08:00The Mona Lisa, for sure! I cried when I saw it in...The Mona Lisa, for sure! I cried when I saw it in person at the Louvre! It's hauntingly beautiful!divaqueeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805279726909435183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-33262639103122566302009-01-13T22:41:00.000-08:002009-01-13T22:41:00.000-08:00What fun! I love The Annunciation. But I think ...What fun! I love The Annunciation. But I think the Adoration of the Magi is fascinating. The Uffizi had an incredible exhibit a few years about about the layers of sketches and paint beneath what we now know was the Adoration. It was amazing!Angela K. Nickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419199809541692573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-54765081182368653682009-01-13T20:44:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:44:00.000-08:00My favorite is The Last Supper, but I admire all t...My favorite is The Last Supper, but I admire all the architectural and engineering work he did. Thanks for the giveaway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241192163416824439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-16426535410299601032009-01-13T17:50:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:50:00.000-08:00All of his work is great, but I'd say The Last Sup...All of his work is great, but I'd say The Last Supper. Thanks.Anyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130352307824344517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-38415275101520772732009-01-13T17:43:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:43:00.000-08:00This book sounds amazing. My favorite work would ...This book sounds amazing. My favorite work would have to be The Last Supper. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!taterbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381556815602589297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-39336129332180657342009-01-13T17:36:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:36:00.000-08:00i might be boring but it is the mona lisa thanks f...i might be boring but it is the mona lisa thanks for the giveawaymindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596007480680945208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-22336097969386058732009-01-13T10:32:00.000-08:002009-01-13T10:32:00.000-08:00Oh I've been hearing about this book and would lov...Oh I've been hearing about this book and would love to win it. I think my favorite have to be his sketches. For some reason I love them more than the paintings. The way he depicts so much depth and character in a person's face in a sketch is amazing. My favorite painting would be The Virgin of the Rocks.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-81329579201607018632009-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:002009-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:00Hey Julianne :) The book sounds amazing! I've alwa...Hey Julianne :) The book sounds amazing! I've always been intrigued by Da Vinci, especially all of his drawings. As for the paintings, I have to say The Last Supper. Though it's a tough pick because all of them are just so beautiful. Have a great week!ChristaCarol Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908423468344511136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-17342347784075498052009-01-13T05:02:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:02:00.000-08:00Hi Julianne,Great website! I like the Da Vinci dra...Hi Julianne,<BR/>Great website! I like the Da Vinci drawings of his thoughts on flight because it shows the vast expanse of his imagination. I was lucky enough to visit the Da Vinci museum in Italy a few years ago where they had models of some of them. Amazing!<BR/>(I'm Melia on AW)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-27643174925803277272009-01-13T04:10:00.000-08:002009-01-13T04:10:00.000-08:00I'm really looking forward to this novel. I loved ...I'm really looking forward to this novel. I loved Maxwell's last novel.YA Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147401205365756126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-72701866306343605092009-01-13T04:09:00.000-08:002009-01-13T04:09:00.000-08:00Julianne, thanks for the giveaway and for the link...Julianne, thanks for the giveaway and for the link. Sadly, I don't know much about art and could only name 2 paintings by da Vinci: The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, so I really enjoyed the link you provided. After looking at the other images, I would have to say I particularly like the Benois Madonna.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809165184459649536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-90531487908132318902009-01-13T03:32:00.000-08:002009-01-13T03:32:00.000-08:00I love Robin Maxwell's books and didn't know this ...I love Robin Maxwell's books and didn't know this was coming out. It sounds fantastic! I'm looking forward to reading your review.<BR/><BR/>I've always liked <I>Adoration of the Magi</I>. There's a lot going on in that painting.Jessica Brockmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333664969192588015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873652322915407206.post-69208499133156600292009-01-13T03:25:00.000-08:002009-01-13T03:25:00.000-08:00Virgin and Child with the Infant John the Baptist ...<I>Virgin and Child with the Infant John the Baptist and St. Anne</I> is my favorite drawing, <I>St. Jerome in the Wilderness</I> is my favorite of his unfinished works, but if it's finished work that it must be, then it could only be <I>The Virgin of the Rocks</I>. Although, I do love the <I>Madonna with the Yarnwinder</I> and the girl in <I>The Benois Madonna</I>. <BR/><BR/>I'm InarticulateBabbler on AW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com