Cocktails with a Curator: Gentile da Fabriano’s “Madonna and Child with Saints”

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[@laurajantek2562]

Another informative and entertaining episode. You mentioned the use of a punch in creating the design on the fabric…an episode devoted to how various textiles were painted and some of the meanings behind them would be fascinating. Textiles definitely convey meaning. Thank you for this series

[@bahhumbug9824]

It's not part of the Cocktails series but there is an excellent video from the Frick of a lecture which touches a lot on fabrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSzm5x4mpWtmJo

[@kishdanilo]

Such an evocative quote by Keith Christiansen! The descriptive language invites us to experience the Gentile da Fabriano’s work in all its details. “Coronation of Virgin” at the Getty Museum is delightful, and enriches our understanding of the Frick painting discussed in this episode. Flaubert’s story of St.Julian is a great reference point for giving meaning to this saint’s presence in the visual art.

[@nicolesnyder6818]

I love this program! Thank you.

[@kicksterama]

Wonderful series. Brilliant and insightful commentary.

[@ritabiro5105]

Thanks Mr.Xaver your tolking about GENTILES FABRIANOS SAINTS.THEY MUST BEE BEAUTIFUL

[@anamarialengyel1958]

Thank you! Every cocktail episode is a joy!

[@debrapincus7267]

Thanks Xavier for the lovely tribute to Keith - so well deserved! DP

[@belkysherrera9047]

Excellent as always! Thank you, Mr. Salomon. I enjoyed the explanations about the painting’s details, those fabric are mesmerizing…sorry to hear the tragic events surrounding St. Lawrence and St. Julian’s lives....knowing them makes me appreciate living in modern times!

[@Leebearify]

Again an absolutely wonderful episode. Thank you so much for the book references this will allow me to read more deeply into the painters and times. I so enjoy my time with you and the wonderful people at the Frick !

[@Johnmartin-vz7yc]

Your sartorial elegance on these relaxed occasions is much admired!

[@rtk3543]

Thank you for all your wonderful presentations, from the UK.

[@Zincink]

I’ve never been to the Frick and have been told it would become one of my favs after one visit.

[@Diana-yj2ko]

Thanks again Mr. Salomon!

[@dawnjackson1802]

Thanks again. So valuable a discussion. 🇨🇦

[@rachelporter6599]

It would be interesting to hear Salomon's ideas about how the collection has shifted from that created by HCF and that created subsequently. I'm thinking of the decision to buy and the concept of a collection. As an aside, I finally got to the temporary space in what to me will always be the Whitney (the first place I remember seeing art exhibited, nearly 50 years ago). Overall, I found it weird. Especially the Fragonards and the Whistlers. But the enamels were fabulous to see both closer and in better light. I noticed that there were many more guards that in the 5th ave building. Perhaps the additional security could justify opening the museum to New York's public school students.

[@bahhumbug9824]

Are there markers/plaques that identify the works? In every picture I see, it's just the painting hanging on the wall with nothing near it to tell the viewer what it is. How can one tell or does the Frick make you buy a guidebook?

[@lynnblack6493]

And we even hear great stories of the saints. Perfect!

[@johnnzboy]

Bravo, Xavier, for another extremely engaging deep dive into one of your artworks. I learn so much from these videos. However, I notice that no mention was made of the madonna's halo (11:00) It looks like something is written in her halo - what language is it and what does it say?

[@michaelbaenen2388]

A lovely way to pay well-deserved tribute to Keith Christiansen.

[@galleryguide9913]

Interesting how da Fabriano and Ingres both use textiles to convey status and meaning in their works despite being four centuries apart.

[@jimmy155]

Another fine presentation by Xavier Salomon__BUT I'm surprised he did not mention the clearly African features of all those depicted in this painting by Gentile.

[@susprime7018]

Red stockings certainly draw the eye in the Adoration of the Virgin, I wonder if he was the guy paying for the altar piece painting. Sudden passion defense for St. Julian, must have worked.

[@bettygordon4683]

Boop from NYC here

[@marcelleoreilly7719]

I’m curious about the inscription in the Virgin’s halo…

[@bahhumbug9824]

I came here to comment on that very thing. One of the most frustrating things about enjoying art is that I don't know Latin or old medieval English/French/Italian, etc. It's be nice if museums would translate things like that for the viewer. Otherwise, I'm just looking at pictures in a book/on a wall with no sense of context.

[@bahhumbug9824]

No mention of the Duc's awesome sideburn that goes down to his neck? As an aside, I can listen to Xaver say "Ingres" all day.

[@JoyBBeth]

Details are hard to see this week.

[@luciemedici]

Yeah Xavier Solomon 🌸

[@sethfleishman5346]

cheers!

[@magorzatawaschto2158]

As for the San Lorenzo and San Giuliano - these two names are often repeated within the Medici family; therefore, maybe this masterpiece has anyway something to do with Florence?

[@SexyBakanishi]

Since I can’t get a pass because I don’t live in New York I would love a different option to contribute, maybe a pass That would let me talk to a curator over zoom coffee once or twice a year

[@danilapollara6018]

Dall'Italia....