Last Sunday was a rare sunny day for this month. All month long it has been rain, rain, rain.
But it was lovely to see people out and about, enjoying the Florentine Christmas decorations!
The duomo was luminescent in the winter sunshine!
Author: get back, laurettadimmick
An Italian crèche for Natale
A simple, understated, but elegant Christmas decoration
Love this one.
The Nicola Pisano pulpit in Siena
Not long ago, I was fortunate to spend time in Siena, despite COVID. I’m so happy I did. I got the chance to really spend time with this masterpiece.
The Siena Cathedral Pulpit is one of the most outstanding artworks within this fabulous church. It was sculpted by Nicola Pisano and his assistants Arnolfo di Cambio, Lapo di Ricevuto, and Nicolas’ son Giovanni Pisano between the fall of 1265 and the fall of 1268.
The pulpit has seven narrative panels and nine decorative columns carved from Carrara marble. It showcases Nicola Pisano’s skill in composing sculpture forms and his able integration of classical themes into Christian traditions. These hallmarks reveal both Nicola Pisano and the Siena pulpit as forerunners of the classical revival of the Italian Renaissance.
We are existing: hard times for small businesses in Italy
A new notice is appearing in the windows of many businesses. “Esistiamo” means “we are existing” and is a protest against the lock downs. Many small businesses in Italy are shuttering. Difficult times here and around the world.
A lovely flânerie along a charming Parisian street
Watch great ballet in the making
Naughty or nice?
Can’t help loving Paris!
Moving on
get back, lauretta! 
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