Decadence & Drama

Blog dedicated to the fashion, architecture, art and history of the 1500s through 1700s.

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Portrait of William of Orange as a prince and his future bride Mary Stuart (detail) 17th century,Anthony van Dyck.

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Château de Versailles

Versailles, France, 27 VIII 2023

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Pietro Novelli — David with the Head of Goliath (detail). circa 1630s

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Detail from 'Judith Beheading Holofernes', Caravaggio, 1599

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Detail: Portrait of Elizabeth Throckmorton, Nicolas de Largillière, 1729

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if i ever accidentally repost ai slop pls lmk.

thanks. :)

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Château de Versailles

Versailles, France, 27 VIII 2023

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Jean Ranc, Portrait of Barbara of Portugal detail, ca. 1729

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The Penitent Magdalene (detail, 1598) Lodovico Cardi

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“La Primavera” di Sandro Botticelli (detail)

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Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Willem van der Meer (1617, oil on canvas) | Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt

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Doña Josepha Benavides, Marquise of Villena, (c. 1692-1725), (detail), by Alonso Miguel de Tovar (1678-1752)

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Georg Flegel (1566-1638) "Still-Life with Fried Eggs" (c. 1630-1638) Oil on beech wood

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pomegranates in still life (details)

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Saint Sebastian Tended by the Holy Irene and her Servant [detail] (1626-1630) | Nicolas Regnier

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Anne of Cleves (details, 1539) Hans Holbein the Younger

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☀️🌙✨ tarot questions ✨🌙☀️

the fool: do you have any nicknames? the magician: have you ever written a poem or song about somebody else? the high priestess: what is your dream date? the empress: do you think you will ever get married? the emperor: what are some names that you like? the hierophant: do you believe in ghosts? the lovers: do you have a crush? the chariot: thoughts on astrology? strength: what is your dream occupation?  the hermit: what is your favorite soda pop? wheel of fortune: first three songs that come on shuffle? justice: favorite color of rose? the hanged man: favorite movie soundtrack? death: what are three things you want to do before you die? temperance: can you describe a strange dream you’ve had? the devil: do you enjoy thunderstorms? the tower: favorite colors to wear? the star: have you ever seen a psychic? the moon: have you ever written a love letter? the sun: do you believe in magic? judgement: do you enjoy school? the world: do you like waking up early?