tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post8036208914132688273..comments2024-03-28T18:32:05.933-04:00Comments on bensozia: The Horses of Saint MarkJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037215533094998996noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post-71323120190663484032020-11-25T07:16:12.595-05:002020-11-25T07:16:12.595-05:00The Medici Riccardi horse was on display 5 years a...The Medici Riccardi horse was on display 5 years ago in Washington DC. Amazing detail <br /> and very close to the horses pictured here.<br /><br />http://www.getty.edu/publications/artistryinbronze/conservation-and-analysis/39-salvioli/Kpgooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270609696502839431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post-39832564514610614252020-11-24T21:00:30.568-05:002020-11-24T21:00:30.568-05:00For being roughly two millennia old, having spent ...For being roughly two millennia old, having spent a massive portion of that time sitting out in the elements, and being looted post-siege by invading armies on multiple occasions, they're in quite remarkable condition. (I can only assume they've had extensive restoration work done over the years, but still.)<br /><br />And yes, they are quite beautiful in their own right, despite that often being overshadowed. They're one of my favorite pieces of history, AND one of my favorite pieces of art, which is a rare combination.G. Verlorennoreply@blogger.com