Crowds flock to see paint stripper.Byline: SHARON MILLAR THIS 16th century painting has had a few too many coats removed. Along with centuries of grime, restorers have stripped the robes robe n. 1. A long loose flowing outer garment, especially: a. An official garment worn on formal occasions to show office or rank, as by a judge or high church official. b. An academic gown. c. from Venus for all to admire. Michele di Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio's Venus and Cupid dates to the late 1500s, but the striped striped adj. Having lines or bands of different color or texture. Adj. 1. striped - marked or decorated with stripes stripy patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns) gown and blue cloth covering the naked Roman Goddess of love were added for modesty Modesty See also Chastity, Humility. Bell, Laura reserved, demure character. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis] Bianca gentle, unassuming sister of Kate. [Br. Lit. in the early 19th century. Venus' skin-deep beauty was unveiled by the Italian Arts Italian art, works of art produced in the geographic region that now constitutes the nation of Italy. Italian art has engendered great public interest and involvement, resulting in the consistent production of monumental and spectacular works. Council yesterday at Rome's Colonna Gallery - a 17th century palace which will open to the public on Saturday mornings. With Italy's cultural ministry short on funds, many notable restorations depend heavily on private donations. Let's hope more wealthy patrons come forward - maybe they could lend a hand or two to the Venus de Milo Venus de Milo armless statue of pulchritudinous goddess. [Gk. Art: Brewer Dictionary, 1126] See : Beauty, Feminine Venus de Milo classic sculpture, discovered in 1820 with arms missing. [Gk. . CAPTION(S): GOOD NUDES: Restoration experts have now returned the painting to its original splendour after nearly 200 years; MODEST MASTERPIECE: The 16th century Italian painting was covered up in the 1800s to spare the owners' blushes |
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