This is posted on my “About” page, but for those of you who’ve missed it ….
The artwork used in the banner is by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens. Entitled "Head of a Girl," it’s a portrait of Rubens’ daughter Clara Serena, painted in 1618 when she was seven years old. Sadly, Clara Serena died only five years later.
But isn’t she just lovely?
A longtime fan of Rubens, I was enchanted from the moment I saw this portrait. It was those eyes, with their frank, open gaze, innocent and wise, questioning and knowing, searching and trusting — all at once.
The look of someone who worships naked …
And since I haven’t yet figured out how to do thumbnails on the new site, here’s a link with the full portrait. It’s beautiful. Check it out:
she IS pretty. what a sweet picture.
also, isn’t paul ruben’s the real name of pee wee herman?
I like the artwork you chose. It works real well.