Celebrating The Nativity

The Nativity By Pier Maria Bagnadore The Nativity has been the subject of overwhelmingly the largest number of paintings, frescoes and mosaics in the world since the seventh century. Today’s offering is The Nativity by Pier Maria Bagnadore (1550–1627) an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance or Mannerist period. He was active mainly in his nativeContinue reading “Celebrating The Nativity”

The Nativity In Art

Nativity of Jesus Christ in Leeds Cathedral The Nativity has been the subject of overwhelmingly the largest number of paintings, frescoes, mosaics and stained glass windows in the world since the seventh century. Today’s offering is The stained glass window depicting the Nativity of Jesus Christ in Leeds Cathedral, England. These windows are significant forContinue reading “The Nativity In Art”

Another Cautionary Travel Tale • Groupon Version

More And More That Caution “Buyer Beware” Should Be Considered When Planning Travel If you don’t know Groupon they’re an online company that was originally intended to help local businesses promote their company using discount coupons. Working mostly with restaurants, Groupon promoted the discount with prepaid vouchers online and through emails to subscribers. There haveContinue reading “Another Cautionary Travel Tale • Groupon Version”