Bas-Relief by wysiwig
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William Randolph Hearst was a man who believed that everything was for sale if only one could find the right price. He spent years collecting the treasures of Europe to decorate his various mansions. I like to think that, every once in awhile, the sellers would turn to each other and say, “Can you believe what he paid for that junk?”
Among the treasures at Hearst Castle are four 17th century Italian bas-reliefs, which are installed in the two colonnades that stand on either side of Neptune’s Pool. While weathered by time, the sculpture shown below still retains a wonderful feeling of life.
Comments (13)
myrrhluz
Sculptures like this stop me in my tracks whenever I see them. There is much beauty and vitality to it. My only question for the sculptor is why one of the babies is pressing a dove into the wall. This is photographed beautifully with excellent lighting and detail.
JuliSonne
A life-glad representation. Pleases me very well.
durleybeachbum
I have made lots of bas-relief in clay, but the skill involved in making it out of rock is amazing. One false 'ding' with the chisel...doesn't bear thinking about!
flavia49
superb shot!
Hubba1
Very cool shot!
Faemike55
Fantastic and beautiful sculpture! Great shot
sandra46
WONDERFUL STORY GOING ON, BUT THE BAS-RELIEF LOOKS A FAKE (;-D)
psyoshida
Now, I do love this! It is an idyllic scene. I wouldn't know a fake from the real thing but I love the gentle folds in the clothing and the facial expressions. You really got a great shot too, I feel like I'm standing right in front of it. Beautiful!
danapommet
This is a fantastic capture. Just the right amount of shadows. Not easy to do when being pushed along by a tour guide. Dana
0rest4wicked
A fantastic sculpture and photo, not an easy shot with this white surface
weesel
The details that come out of this sort of sculpture are remarkable for the lack of proper 3D appreciation. Excellent capture.
Tea_Rex
It's a very tender craftwork. I might buy it myself if the spare green was lyin' around. Someone once told me that the difference between being Rich or Poor was all about choice. ... When you're rich you can always take the day off and pretend at being poor. When you're poor .. you're poor .. and there is no choice. I'm sure you are correct about Hearst having overpaid on more than a few occasions .. but I doubt he cared. Among the few things that money truly can not buy which really matter, time has to be the most desired. Whether homeless or a tycoon .. we all get the same amount of minutes every day. Hearst's money and all fortunes like it allow a person to say "F%#@ this! .. I don't want to wait another minute." You see something you want .. you buy it. Ownership is a very relative thing, however, and "having" is seldom the same as "enjoying". Show me one billionaire who spends an afternoon without a care in the world .. as most vagabonds do! Like sad-eyed Janis used to sing, "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose." The side lighting is beautiful for accentuating the bas reflief, Mark. From another angle all the details would be lost; here they spring to life from the stone. Very nice!
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic and beautiful sculpture! Great shot !