Also totally out of our period, because Amazon decided I should read more books on Renaissance Florence as a result of my searches for this thread, and because reading Kindle samples helps scratch my book acquisition itch while going easy on my budget...
The prior of a monastery: *commissions The Last Supper*
Leonardo da Vinci: *is taking forever about it, as usual*
The prior: *complains to the Duke of Milan*
The Duke: Leonardo, what's taking so long? Explain yourself!
Leonardo: Well, I'm almost done, I'm just having trouble finding a model for Judas' face. I've searched everywhere for a face of pure evil, from the most notorious of taverns to the seamiest of streets. Nothing! But if the prior needs it done now, I can use his face, no problem.
The Duke: Lol, well played. You win. Take as much time as you need.
I have no idea if this is apocryphal or what, but I was entertained.
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Re: a question out of our time period
Date: 2021-07-16 07:53 pm (UTC)The prior of a monastery: *commissions The Last Supper*
Leonardo da Vinci: *is taking forever about it, as usual*
The prior: *complains to the Duke of Milan*
The Duke: Leonardo, what's taking so long? Explain yourself!
Leonardo: Well, I'm almost done, I'm just having trouble finding a model for Judas' face. I've searched everywhere for a face of pure evil, from the most notorious of taverns to the seamiest of streets. Nothing! But if the prior needs it done now, I can use his face, no problem.
The Duke: Lol, well played. You win. Take as much time as you need.
I have no idea if this is apocryphal or what, but I was entertained.