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Monette Satterfield's avatar

Thanks for sharing this! Dutch paintings are such a feast in so many ways. Enjoy your break and the beautiful Spring!

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

You too!

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Erin E.'s avatar

So lovely and what a sweet name for the painting. The Dutch masters really knew their dogs, even if all the children looked like shrunken adults.

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Dalboz's avatar

Haha the baby in this painting looks like they belong in a tavern!

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Ha! Now that you mention it, that baby does look like she’s a regular at Cheers!

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Ha! They really do!

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The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

Am listening to (and digging) the motet as I type this.

One of Paul’s and my favorite college classes was the class we took in Northern Renaissance Art which of course focused heavily on Dutch painters and one of the things I loved (among many) was how there were those very human touches of very recognizable daily life: like the dogs!

Really love that art! And dogs! And love seeing Lynn looking well!

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Oh thank you! She is doing much better!

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The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

I am glad!!!!! Precious Lynn.

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Laura's avatar

Thank you for this! Have a relaxing vacation!

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

Thanks!

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Ann L Wobig's avatar

Nice read, and a lovely motet, perfect for spring!

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

I can imagine your beautiful, pure voice on the soprano part!

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Sarah's avatar

I love this!! ❤️

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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

I knew that a wonderful poet like you would appreciate it!

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