Realm of Venus Plug

[callistotoni]

I have to say, I love the portraits available on this site. What I like even more is that she updates her stuff -- there's stuff here I've never seen before. :-) And her Portrait of the Month is cool, as well (not the showcase, but period portraits.)

http://realmofvenus.renaissancewoman.net

OK, so I'm fixated on costuming right now. What can I say, the muse is with me. ;-)

Comments

[timted.livejournal.com]

I love Bella's site, too.
(Of course... that has nothing to do with the fact that I got to be one of the showcases. That was just a cool bonus!)

[dame-cordelia.livejournal.com]

Neat site! You have no shame, woman. Just trying to lure more of us into the 16th century.

Beautiful Ladies...

[barone-antonio.livejournal.com]

For those who have seen the film "Baron Munchausen," the utterance "beautiful ladies" is a running gag; however, how can one not sigh heavily when one sees the female form and soul so adorned in these most splendid gowns and sincerely utter "beautiful ladies." I especially love Bernadino Licinio's (1530s) Portrait Of A Woman... che bella!

My issue... I would opine that most men's portraits only hint at the gentleman's clothing while most lady's portraits capture garb to a much greater degree. Is this because in period, men's styles are very much like current styles... i.e. all men wear the same thing (e.g. suits, jackets, shirts and sweaters) and only the fabric, cut and accessories (ties and shoes modernly) change?