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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- How about a detail of the Bosch Garden of Earthly delights which has a figure embracing a strawberry. Sara Jane At 04:35 PM 9/23/99 EDT, you wrote: >----------------------------Original message---------------------------- >Hello Everyone, > Perhaps someone can help me with this inquiry. Does anyone know of >this painting or of the artist who did this painting?..... > It is of a monk who appears to be praying but is actually squeezing >a lemon when you look closely at the figure. > I know this is a strange subject, but it almost sounds to me like >some kind of Northern Renaissance example of "an allegory of hypocrisy" >or something along these lines. Any information about this painting or >this artist is welcomed. > I thank everyone in advance for their kind attention and effort. >Sincerely, >Sandra Rothenberg >ARLIS/NE > >