both have sparse info about this artist (so much so that the 2nd includes his brother), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. First work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2512 (August 11, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
P.S. The strip showed up later in the morning today.
“Why on earth does she insist on playing on this tiny table? My back is killing me!” If Ned wasn’t still hoping to get some, he would have given up long ago.
“Rarely have contestants expressed so much enthusiasm for the game.” or “Only by clamping his foot in the bear trap was Lizbeth able to keep William at the chess table.”
As foreplay, a long game of chess/ exemplifies “more is less”/ for the knight never quite/ moves straight to the “site”/ and the Bishop cavorts in a dress.
mabrndt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
His move:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Albrecht_De_Vriendt_-_His_move.jpeg
has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
http://www.berkofinepaintings.com/catalogue/othello-and-desdemona-scene-from-shakespeares-othello-the-moor-of-venice/
https://theodora.com/encyclopedia/v/juliaen_joseph_de_vriendt.html
both have sparse info about this artist (so much so that the 2nd includes his brother), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. First work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2512 (August 11, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
P.S. The strip showed up later in the morning today.
Egrayjames almost 4 years ago
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
While Ruud tried to figure out his next move, Juliana thoughts drifted to the gardener — OH, THE GARDENER!
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 4 years ago
She had figured that if she arranged to play the game in a room full of beds he would get the idea. Guess not.
Linguist almost 4 years ago
175 days of Corvid-19 lockdown and the boredom has really set in for Giselle and Lance.
Bookworm almost 4 years ago
“No, Ned. Only the knight can ‘jump’ another piece.”
wincoach Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Predating XBOX, gamers still had little actual game.
Strob Premium Member almost 4 years ago
And thus the “Silly Hat Chess Champion” is determined (not “crowned”).
rmremail almost 4 years ago
“Why on earth does she insist on playing on this tiny table? My back is killing me!” If Ned wasn’t still hoping to get some, he would have given up long ago.
WaltWenger Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Rarely have contestants expressed so much enthusiasm for the game.” or “Only by clamping his foot in the bear trap was Lizbeth able to keep William at the chess table.”
Call me Ishmael almost 4 years ago
“Workin’ on our Knight Moves…”
KEA almost 4 years ago
One should never SHOUT checkmate.
Call me Ishmael almost 4 years ago
As foreplay, a long game of chess/ exemplifies “more is less”/ for the knight never quite/ moves straight to the “site”/ and the Bishop cavorts in a dress.
d1234dick Premium Member almost 4 years ago
he thought she said “want to play with my chest” not chess. so he spent a few hours hoping.
mwksix almost 4 years ago
He thought he’d spare her the crosschecking…
Kind&Kinder almost 4 years ago
Gwendolyn wasn’t quite sure, but she felt she was getting rooked.
Running Buffalo Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I tried to tell you, playing “Truth or Dare” would be more exciting!
GoComicsGo! almost 4 years ago
I don’t think that’s how you tell someone’s fortune.