I'm honoring Fashion Week here in New York City by posting a few of my favorite Veronese paintings and their fabulous clothes. During Renaissance times Venice was famous for its luxurious silks and velvets, featuring large floral patterns laced with silver and gold. Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) must have absolutely adored them because he painted them repeatedly. And in gorgeous, juicy colors. Mama mia che bello.
Paolo Veronese, The Vision of St. Helena
Paolo Veronese, Sacra Conversazione
Paolo Veronese, Marriage at Cana
Paolo Veronese, Marriage at Cana, detail
Paolo Veronese, Marriage at Cana, detail
Paolo Veronese, Allegory of the City of Venice adoring the Madonna and Child
Paolo Veronese, Allegory of the City of Venice adoring the Madonna and Child, detail
