tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706678653651301316.post8264860277673811299..comments2024-02-27T00:28:09.103-08:00Comments on Art Blog By Bob: Going DeepUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706678653651301316.post-4756448022996587172008-09-16T14:49:00.000-07:002008-09-16T14:49:00.000-07:00Another point unmentioned is Mantegna's combative ...Another point unmentioned is Mantegna's combative personality. Apparently he wasn't the easiest guy to deal with, the Gonzaga's notwithstanding. His status as a court and personal painter to one of the leading Italian families may have went to his head. People reluctantly acknowledge talent when it is coupled with an ego that is comparable.<BR/>His <A HREF="http://www.wga.hu/art/m/mantegna/2/mvictory.jpg" REL="nofollow"> Madonna of Victory </A> is a personal favorite because of its vegetation overload. Note the modeling of the hands on the Christ figure and Mary.bobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176542687278791678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706678653651301316.post-5062772998903856742008-09-15T07:17:00.000-07:002008-09-15T07:17:00.000-07:00I like your blog very muchI like your blog very muchdgalanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039912222436699757noreply@blogger.com