R. Crumb does Genesis

I can’t decide whether this [perhaps not safe for work] is bait for Gabe or for myself.

The Book of Genesis illustrated by R. Crumb has been criticised by leading religious groups such as the Christian Institute.

“It is turning the Bible into titillation,” said Mike Judge, of the Christian Institute, a religious think-tank. “It seems wholly inappropriate for what is essentially God’s rescue plan for mankind.

I don’t often think of the Bible as a titilating book, but a stroll through the Rennaisance wing of your local art museum will demonstrate that it certainly will serve [or Google "Potiphar's Wife"].  I’m not sure I “get” Crumb, and I’m also not sure whether or not this is a failing.

Young Michelangelo, Fantasy Artist

About a half-dozen times per year something happens to make me wish I were still living in New York.  If it were possible, I would make a special trip to see this painting.  Look at the detailed slide-show that accompanies the article.  It doesn’t remind me of Michelangelo but Breugel or Goya.  ”The Sleep of Reason produces monsters” indeed!

Reason v. Season

On a lark I thought to look up “Jesus” on Wikipedia and found a striking image I’d never seen before.

It’s 16th Century, but to my eye it looks very modern, like Dali crossed with Goya.