Bartholomeus Spranger Splendor and Eroticism The Metropolitan Museum of Art November 4, 2014-February 1, 2015 When one thinks of mid-16th century art done at the courts of Popes and Emperors, a whole lot of groping isn't necessarily what comes to mind. But that's Bartholomeus Spranger for you. A successful artist during his time, Bartholomeus Spranger (1546–1611) served…
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