Like a German
On the influence of Western realistic art and chiaroscuro on icons...
"They depict the image of the Savior Emmanuel with a swollen face, vermillion lips, curly hair, powerful arms and muscles, swollen fingers, fat legs and hips, very stout and with a large stomach like a German; the only thing lacking is the sword attached to his side."
- Protopope Avvakum, Old Believer 17th Century
Being from a German background, I had to chuckle at his description. It reminded me of this painting:
"They depict the image of the Savior Emmanuel with a swollen face, vermillion lips, curly hair, powerful arms and muscles, swollen fingers, fat legs and hips, very stout and with a large stomach like a German; the only thing lacking is the sword attached to his side."
- Protopope Avvakum, Old Believer 17th Century
Being from a German background, I had to chuckle at his description. It reminded me of this painting:
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