Eve Roper Poet Limerick

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              The Ghent Altarpiece by  Jan van Eyck  

 

Vacation In Manhattan

Vacation in Manhattan

Thought I was going to be bored when we

Were told we were going to see

A panel hinged shutter

My speech was beginning to stutter

Jan van Eyck’s nude art I see


12/28/2015 

The Ghent Altarpiece by  Jan van Eyck is a very large and complex early 15th-century Early Flemish polyptych panel painting. The altarpiece comprises 12 panels, eight of which are hinged shutters


Artists: Hubert van Eyck, Jan van Eyck

Period: Northern Renaissance

Dimensions: 11' 6? x 15' 1?

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Jack Horne January 2, 2016 at 2:54 PM wow, yes, quite some artwork - lovely limerick too

James Fraser December 31, 2015 at 12:47 PM Love the Limerick Eve, love the Artwork also. It's the sculptures from centuries ago that amaze me ~ hugs ~ James :) :)

Constance La France December 30, 2015 at 9:14 AM Eve, as a lover of art , I love the altar piece, art lovers never get bored, to tell you truth I have never been bored a day in my life Eve Roper December 30, 2015 at 10:02 AM Thank you, Broken Wing, I sure love the arts. Hugs dear friend

Lin Lane December 29, 2015 at 8:49 AM Such bold color! Lovely art and good company is never boring. Very nice, Eve. Eve Roper December 29, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thank you my dear friend , not for the contest. Do have a wonderful and safe New Years Eve! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison December 29, 2015 at 8:03 AM Love your take on the theme I wouldn't be bored looking a that artwork lol:-) hugs Jan xx Eve Roper December 29, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thank you my dear friend , as you know I love art. Not for the contest. Do have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve! Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2015 at 5:36 AM - A great poem and art, Eve - Best wishes for a wonderful and peaceful new year - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eve Roper December 29, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thank you my dear friend . Do have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve! Hugs Eve

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 29, 2015 at 3:57 AM Lovely limerick Eve.. wish u good luck in contest! Eve Roper December 29, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thank you my dear friend , not for the contest. Do have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve! Hugs Eve

Demetrios Trifiatis December 29, 2015 at 2:05 AM The work of art, impressive! Impressive the verse, dear Eve! Thank you! Eve Roper December 29, 2015 at 9:58 AM Thank you my dear friend have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve! Hugs Eve