Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The Infinite Art Tournament Second-Round Elimination Tiebreak: Alma-Tadema v. Baldung!


This is the second installment of the tie-breaker that began last Thursday.


Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
1836-1912
Dutch; worked in England






Hans Baldung
c. 1484 - 1545
German






Vote for the artist of your choice in the comments, or any other way that works for you. Commentary and links to additional work are welcome. Polls open for at least one month past posting, but likely much longer.

14 comments:

Morgan said...

Alma-Tadema!

Christine M. said...

Alma-Tadema

Alison said...

Alma-Tameda!

Chuckdaddy said...

Baldung

Ben said...

Sir Lawrence!

Chance said...

Another toughie, but I'm going to buck the general trend and say Sir Lawrence. I think I'd enjoy having one of his cheeky ladies on my wall rather than the dour medieval stuff.

pfly said...

Ok, although I was initially generally opposed to Alma-Tadema, over time here I've come to be a bit fond. Alma-Tadema!

Elizabeth said...

On the strength of the first painting alone, I am voting for Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema in this and the following three matchups.

mrs.5000 said...

Yeah, I confess Alma-Tadema's grown on me a bit, and I do quite admire that vaulted ceiling. Whereas Baldung maybe could have used a few lavish floral displays in his worldview. Sir A-T this time around.

Nichim said...

Baldung

Michael5000 said...

Before the tournament, I kind of thought the pre-Rafaelites were a joke. I guess I still do, in a way, but now it's like I get the joke. And I kind of dig Alma-Tadema. He gets my vote.

lamanyana said...

Alma-Tadema

Michael5000 said...

A vote by email is in for Alma-Tadema!

Michael5000 said...

Sir Lawrence uncorks a surprise whupping on Baldung, and gives the medieval German something to be dour about to the tune of 11-2. He'll be taking on Beckmann next, who has more than a year to get ready for him.