Daniel in the Lions Den

A few weeks ago I went to the National Gallery of Art for my history class. I really enjoyed all of the classic art, especially from the Renaissance. This one in particular really stuck out to me. This version of Daniel in the Lions Den was painted by Peter Paul Rubens in 1615. He captured the expressions so well- the fear in Daniel's face, as well as the vicious lions and their roars. The set up of this painting in the National Gallery also made the impression more memorable. The painting itself is huge, and there is a couch right in front of it so that you can sit and take it all in. The mood in this picture is so perfectly depicted. It makes you scared to look at it, and amazed when you think of the story line behind it.

Tony Savoie: Stay Stray

 Over spring break I went to the long view gallery to see Tony Savoie's "In thoughts and deeds" exhibit. He uses a variety of mixed media to create interesting shadow boxes. This particular piece, "Stay Stray," really stood out to me. The red background is very eye-catching, and the words "stay stray" are very applicable. If you walk closer to it, you can see the different layers that compose the shadow box. The inside of the dog is very mechanical, made of wheels and axles. Some of Tony Savoie's art reminds me of pop art, with the bright colors in the background. I like the contrast of the bright and colorful background with the neutral tones inside the dog.