Archimboldo - Happy April Fool's Day

Arcimboldo - Vertemnus (1591) - Skoklosters Slott Museum

Can there be any doubt that this is one of the most unique portraits in art history? Isn’t it bizarre! Seems appropriate for an April Fool’s day greeting… (be sure to click on the image to enlarge).

Did you notice the date in which it was created? Believe it or not, this is a portrait of >>more