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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Holy... In a move that hasn't been done in almost six-hundred years, Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation from the position as head of the Catholic Church at the end of this month, mentioning failing health and advanced age as reasons for the rare decision. The 85-year-old, who has lead the population of a…