October 14, 2024The Tulip Stairs, c. 1629, are one of the original features of the Queen’s House in London. This ornate, wrought iron structure was the first geometric self-supporting spiral stair in Britain. It is described as showing tulips but they are probably lilies, the royal flower of France [1920×1279] [OC]
October 14, 2024Bust of a Bearded Man, made in Cyprus from 600-550 BC from limestone and now located in the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, Greece. (3024×4032) [OC]