Long Live Bat Art

Sydney has stopped at Interior of the Oude Kerk, Delft for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Hendrick van Vliet and shows the inside of a building. In the season finale, Sydney talks about matching outfits, hamburgers, and what she learned these past eight months. Show Notes The sources used for the information on Hendrick van Vliet are:  https://research.rkd.nl/en/detail/https%3A%2f%2f...

Sydney has stopped at Kitchen Scene for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Peter Wtewael and shows a feast being prepared. Sydney talks about cooking, company, whistling, self-worth, and laughter. Show Notes The source used for the information on Peter Wtewael is  https://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/w/wtewael/peter/biograph.html The transcript of this episode can be found at https://lo...

Sydney has stopped at The Holy Family with Shepherds for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Jacob Jordaens and shows a simple moment between mother and child. Sydney talks about approachability, makes a dorky reference, and accepting but not denying experiences. Show notes The sources used for the information on Jordaens are https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.1426.html Kimberlee...

Sydney has stopped at Vanitas Still Life for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Jacques Gheyn and shows a skull in an alcove, along with other items. Listen to her talk about death, theater, and finding happiness. The sources used for the information on Gheyn are: https://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/g/gheyn/biograph.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070821094834/http://www.getty.edu/a...

Sydney has stopped at A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier for today’s episode. This artwork is painted by Gerard ter Borch the Younger and shows a woman playing an instrument with a man listening. Sydney talks about music, her desire to learn guitar, and a change in perspective.  Show Notes The sources used for the information on Gerard ter Borch the younger are  Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1...

Sydney has stopped at Still life with Ginger Pot and Porcelain Bowl for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Willem Kalf and shows a variety of items on a table. Before you click away, give the episode a chance as Sydney talks about looking deeper, patience, and appreciation.  Show Notes The sources used for the information on Willem Kalf are  Van Luttervelt, R. 'Aanteekeningen over de...

Sydney has stopped at The Disillusioned Medea for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Paulus Bor and shows a young morose woman. Listen to Sydney tell her tale and talk about how one of the most hated women can be seen in a new light.  The sources used for the information on Paulus Bor are  Liedtke, Walter A. (2007). Dutch Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art . New York. ISBN 978-1...

Sydney has stopped at Young Herdsmen with Cows for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Aelbert Cuyp and shows a raised field with cows and young men guarding them. Listen as she talks about tranquility, experience, and intent. The sources used for the information on Cuyp are  Stephen Reiss (1975). Aelbert Cuyp . Zwemmer. ISBN 9780302027356. "Aelbert Cuyp". The Vincent van Gogh G...

Sydney has stopped at The Harvesters for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and shows a day working in the fields. Listen as she describes cooperation and how rushing isn’t always the best thing. Show Notes The transcript of this episode can be found at https://longlivebatart.tumblr.com/post/733517329057677312/bruegel-the-elders-the-harvesters Description of art:...

Sydney has stopped at the engraving Pyramus and Thisbe by Lucas van Leyden for today’s episode. The artwork shows two young people, one dying or dead and the other one about to be so. Before you click away, if you have the mental space for hearing about fictional suicide Sydney would be grateful.  Listen as Sydney describes the scene, tells a story that features a lioness and love gone wrong, and...

Sydney has stopped at Youth with a Skull for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Frans Hals and shows a young man holding a skull. She also talks about nostalgia and practice in all things. Show Notes The sources used for the information on Frans Hals are  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hals/hd_hals.htm https://books.google.com/books?id=eSz5tUIQcHsC&printsec=frontcover&hl=en#v=...

Ter Brugghen’s Mars Asleep Sydney has stopped at Mars Asleep for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Hendrick ter Brugghen and shows the Roman god snoozing. Sydney talks about human gods and being wrong. The sources used for the information on Hendrik ter Brugghen are  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hendrik-Terbrugghen http://collection.daytonartinstitute.org/people/2431/hendrick-te...

Sydney has stopped at St. John in the Wilderness for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Hieronymus Bosch and shows a Biblical figure. Listen as she describes her own beliefs and how she believes everyone can learn from someone they claim to know so well. Show Notes Sydney has stopped at another artwork in the gallery.  The sources used for the information on Hieronymus Bosch are:  Siegal...

Sydney has stopped at Tower of Babel for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and shows a Biblical scene. Even if you aren’t Catholic, you might enjoy this episode. She talks- among other topics- about vision, clarity of words, building, and community.  The source used for the information on Pieter Bruegel the Elder is  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pieter-B...

Sydney has stopped at the painting Twelfth Night by Jan Steen for today’s episode. The painting shows a lively party, so listen to Sydney tackle the 15 people depicted, the background, and foreground. She also talks about texture, her thoughts on the inebriated, and how the past links to the present through something crucial. The sources used for the information on Jan Steen are  https://www.thefa...

A more detailed look into what you can expect from the inaugural season of Long Live Bat Art. As an added bonus, you can listen to Sydney try valiantly to pronounce the names of the Dutch artists she’ll be covering this season. She’s sorry for any butchering, but she’s trying her best.  The transcript of this episode can be found at https://longlivebatart.tumblr.com/post/722131040820428800/season-...

Sydney has stopped at The Milkmaid for today’s episode. This artwork was painted by Johannes Vermeer and shows a woman pouring milk. That might not seem interesting, but take a chance and listen to Sydney describe the scene and the beauty of the mundane painted by her favorite artist.  Sydney has loved Vermeer since early childhood and listen as she explains why. Sydney also touches on her philoso...

The introductory trailer to let you know what this show will be all about, from the content to what you can expect from each episode. Sydney hopes you enjoy the setup to a slow tour through an art gallery with someone who wants to share the experience of taking time to appreciate art. The transcript of this episode can be found at https://longlivebatart.tumblr.com/post/721654537532915712/general-t...