WHALES IN ART
Friends, today we have a story to share about whales in art - their image and meaning!
The story that moved us concerns the painting
"View of Scheveningen Sands" by Dutchman Hendrick van Anthonissen. When it was donated to the Fitzwilliam Museum, it depicted only the coast, along with a group of people. Art historians wondered: what prompted the pandemonium? Soon enough, an image of a
whale washed ashore was discovered under a layer of paint. Apparently, our hero had been painted over for aesthetic reasons, in the 18th or 19th centuries.
Our ARL project considers whales not only beautiful, but also
worthy of being safe! With our NFTs, we are trying to draw attention to the increasing incidence of whales being washed ashore. Human activities, such as sonar waves, are also impacting this. By stressing cetaceans, they lead to tragic consequences!
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Any favorite paintings featuring cetaceans? Share them in the comments under the post!
