According to an ancient anecdote, Apelles once visited the house of Protogenes but did not find him there. Before leaving, he decided to leave a message to alert the host of his presence.
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Death from Laughter: Rembrandt and Zeuxis
The ancient Greek painter Zeuxis lived an unconventional life and sufffered an equally unconventional death; he died from laughter. The story is simple. Zeuxis excelled in the art of imitating … Continue reading Death from Laughter: Rembrandt and Zeuxis
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