Tag Archives: Madame de Rambouillet

Zut alors: Art in service of the state: d’honneur et d’honte

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Dave

By 1642, when Cardinal Richelieu had died,he had confirmed the power of France on all her land and sea frontiers, and had turned the tide against Spain and her allies. Beyond the political and military achievements, an expansion in all … Continue reading →

Posted in Art History/Antiquity/Anthropology, Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Literature/poetry/spoken word, Miscellaneous | Tagged Amelia Ishmael, Andrew Gough, Cardinal Richelieu, Georges de La Tour, Jacques Callot, Jacques Lemercier, Lemercier architect, Madame de Rambouillet, Mairet, Nicolas Poussin, Philippe de Champaigne, Pierre Corneille, Simon Vouet, Tristan L'Hermite | Leave a comment

CARDINAL RULE: DON'T GET CAUGHT PETTING CRABS

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dave

The party’s over It’s time to call it a day They’ve burst your pretty balloon And taken the moon away It’s time to wind up The masquerade Just make your mind up The piper must be paid The party’s over … Continue reading →