The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

April 19, 2009

April 19, 1689

Queen Christina of Sweden died on April 19, 1689. We won't go into her rather strange life here, but merely note that she owned a painting which contained a cat, an unusual painting, by Giovanni Lanfranco (1582-1647). Lanfranco's canvas portrays a young man half reclining, with his arm touching a cat. It's starkness makes it seem quite modern. The cat looks like an ordinary black and white kitty.
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