Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas 2008

Here's to wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Ricci, The Adoration of the Magi

The painting is Sebastiano Ricci's, The Adoration of the Magi, 1726. The background on the work is here.

Ricci was one of the great Venetian artists of the late Baroque school. His Wikipedia entry indicates he had a rough personal life, although his influence on the development of Baroque painting and Rococo design was apparently substantial.
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40 comments:

  1. ShrinkyDecember 25, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    Thank you Donald, a beautiful illustraton for Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and yours too.

    (Hey, I live in the town of Douglas, how cool is that?)

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  2. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 6:07 AM

    That's very cool, Shrinky!

    Have a wonderful day.

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  3. EDGEDecember 25, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    Merry Christmas Donald! Happy New Year too!

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  4. jillDecember 25, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    Lovely. Thank you. Merry Christmas!

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  5. Rich CaseboltDecember 25, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    May your Christmas be a joyous one, Professor.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Have a very Merry Christmas! A beautiful painting for such a special day!

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  7. JoubertDecember 25, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    A very merry Christmas to you and your family, Donald.

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  8. RayDecember 25, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    Merry Christmas to you Donald, I hope and pray you and yours have a safe and glorious holiday today, and here's wishing you a Happy New Year as well Take Care and best of luck as always :>)

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  9. Bob's BlogDecember 25, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Merry Christmas!

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  10. Laura Lee - Grace ExplosionDecember 25, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Donald,

    I posted this on my blog as an "open thank you and Merry Christmas"... and wanted to send it to you especially, so I'll copy it here:

    "To all the people whose blogs I follow and read... I just want you to really know that your blogs are absolutely life-changing. The Bible says, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free". As you blog the truth and exercise free speech, you may think, "Oh, I'm just blogging. Other people out there are really making a difference in the world and changing lives." I have to tell you, quite honestly, reading the truth of your blogs has changed my life. It's changed my understanding, my perspective, and has really inspired change in me and in my life. I most truly and sincerely want to thank all of you... and I want you to know that your blogs are truly the power of truth that is lifechanging.

    Thank you ever so much all of you. God bless you!! And I'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and send you my love in Christ.

    Love in Christ,

    Merry Christmas,

    Grace.

    (aka Laura)"

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  11. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Professor.

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  12. The WordSmith from NantucketDecember 25, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  13. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks Edge! Hope you're having a great Christmas.

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  14. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Pundette!

    Thanks for visting and have a Merry Christmas!

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  15. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Thank you, Rich! It's starting out pretty nice: We slept in!

    Merry Christmas!

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  16. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Jennifer: I like the picture too. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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  17. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    Patrick: Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hope you're having a great day.

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  18. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Ray! Thanks for visiting. I hope you're keeping warm on this Christmas Day!

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  19. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Hi Laura: I'm going to read you blog entry later. Thanks for sharing!

    Merry Christmas.

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  20. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Nice Deb! Love you blog and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  21. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks Bob! Merry Christmas to you too!

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  22. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks Wordsmith!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Thanks Donald for your wonderful Christmas wish for me and my family and I do wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a blessed and Happy New Year.

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  24. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks Liz! Here's to wishing you a fabulous holiday and new year.

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  25. FreeRangeKDecember 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! May God bless you abundantly in the new year!

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  26. courtneyme109December 25, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    "For unto us is born a saviour Christ the Lord"

    MeRrY cHrIsTmAs Donald!

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  27. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Thanks PostulantK!

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  28. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    Merry Christmas to you, Courtney!

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  29. UnknownDecember 25, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    Better late than never. Merry Christmas, Donald!

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  30. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks C.T.! Merry Christmas to you!

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  31. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    To the best.

    I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas.

    Here is to the new year and all the history that awaits us!

    Jason

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  32. DionneDecember 25, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    Merry Christmas Donald!!

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  33. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    We had a great day, Jason! Merry Christmas!

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  34. AmPowerBlogDecember 25, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    Merry Christmas to you, Dee!

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  35. PRHDecember 26, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    Hope you and yours had a Merry one Donald...and heads up for the New Year, we are in for a long fight, which we can win.

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  36. AmPowerBlogDecember 26, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    We had a great day, Pat! Thanks.

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  37. Law and Order TeacherDecember 26, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    Dr.D,
    Sorry I'm late. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and here's wishing you a Happy New Year. I remain a devoted reader.

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  38. AmPowerBlogDecember 26, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Never too late to wish Merry Christmas, LOT! Hope you had a good one!

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  39. AnonymousDecember 26, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Yes, Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'm visting family in Texas. Extremely home sick and appreciating California's weather.

    Well have a good New Year and have some fun with kids

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  40. AmPowerBlogDecember 26, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks Vanessa! Merry Christmas and have a safe trip home!

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