The Arnolfini Art Mysteries

I guess that’s why I’m attracted to you—I love antiques.” Before she could respond, he leaned over and kissed her on the lips, while “Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears played on the radio.

For many years Rembrandt basked in the limelight because of his dramatic style of chiaroscuro, while Caravaggio being the true pioneer of the style remained in the shadows, forgotten for centuries.

Standing before her was the eleven-feet tall by fifteen-feet wide masterpiece, encased in a modern steel frame and protected behind glass.

What we know in our hearts trumps all else.

His refined taste for Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artifacts and artwork, which included the modern ones he inherited from Paolo Santanello, not only satiated his weary eyes, but also uplifted his very heart and soul.

The soft and mesmerizing opening riddled with sad undertones brilliantly foretold the violent clashes of familial conflict and heartache that was soon to come.

And who knows how many more Mozarts and Caravaggios have existed over time who will never see the light?

Yet Wolfgang rose from the ashes, like a phoenix, and has now cast Salieri into the shadows.

The exotic beauty and nostalgic charm of the old brick and etched-stone museum appeared to be an apparition of grander days.

That Santanello had also made a life-long decision to literally erase his art, and in essence himself, from the world of art also struck Armand hard.

In one breath, you fear the government getting involved with unions, welfare, or immigration laws all, in essence, aimed at helping our poor fellow Americanyet, in another breath, you look for tariffs and even subsidies.

As the thick cumulus clouds in the distance parted, a beam of sunlight shed its golden rays upon the valley and onto the tiny telephone poles below.

The silence, seclusion, and sky-scraping perch atop the highest peak in the valley struck him at once as quite eerie, yet sublimely ethereal.