Friday, December 4, 2009

Leonardo


A gentle strength
In line conceived
Presence and beauty
Divinely perceived.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art."
Leonardo Da Vinci


Study of a Woman's Head, Silverpoint on greenish prepared paper, 1490, Leonardo Da Vinci, 1452-1519.



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13 comments:

Gail said...

Hi Rosemarie-

Beauty is definitely in the eyes of the beholder. :-)

Love to you
Gail'
peace.....

Brian Miller said...

if i could just get my lines to say the same thing...when i draw...

Bernie said...

Preception is always one's reality....:-) Hugs

Shellbelle said...

Lovely words for a lovely sketch, her eyes just touch my soul.

Mike said...

That sketch is haunting, and once again, you words fit beautifully.

Anne said...

Beautiful words for a beautiful sketch. Her eyes are so captivating.

Catherine Vibert said...

I love your words. Also so inspiring are DaVinci's words, and so true.

I've been out of the blogging world for a bit but I'm back with a new site. Come and visit! I had to find you through Karen's blog because I lost all my links, but I'm linking you back now. :-) I hope you're well! www.catvibe.net/blog

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

Gail, and I know that you indeed appreciate all the beauty you see.

Brian, just keep your line going...

Bernie, so very true, that is indeed what we are all to understand. Our reality is a reflection of the perception we bring to it. Smiles ever to you...

Rhonda, So good to have you here!(( ♥ )) - yes, Da Vinci portrays eyes with his known truth, Proverb - “The eyes are the window to the soul.”

Otin, "Haunting", yes - a deep penetration, a revelation of soul.

Choices, "Captivating," yes, - her eyes speak a deep knowing.

Catvibe, good to see you back. Your new venture is indeed a tribute to the workings of the creative. Best to you ♥ always.

Anonymous said...

I've always loved Leonardo's work, the way you describe this particular piece is nice.

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

Rain, Well there you have it - Shakespeare and Leonardo - our playmates of word and image... Thank you for sharing my toys...

Anonymous said...

:-)

justdoodleit said...

Fascinating. Words and the sketch complement each other very well.

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

justdoodleit, Leonardo's art speaks and I listen. I so appreciate your visits. Thank you.