Rotten Luck
Lady Godiva by Jules Joseph Lefebvre(1890) #arthistory
This painting is inspired by the story of Lady Godiva in 11th century
The story tells how Godiva begged her husband Earl Leofric to stop a heavy tax on the people of Coventry. Leofric said he would do this if Godiva rode naked through Coventry.
She rode through the silent streets unseen by the people.
She covered herself with her long hair
and rode through the streets. The townspeople stayed indoors and did not look at her.
Only one person dared to look at Godiva
He was immediately struck blind as a punishment. When Godiva completed her ride Leofric agreed to make Coventry free from all taxes.
The story tells how Godiva begged her husband Earl Leofric to stop a heavy tax on the people of Coventry. Leofric said he would do this if Godiva rode naked through Coventry.
She rode through the silent streets unseen by the people.
She covered herself with her long hair
and rode through the streets. The townspeople stayed indoors and did not look at her.
Only one person dared to look at Godiva
He was immediately struck blind as a punishment. When Godiva completed her ride Leofric agreed to make Coventry free from all taxes.
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Rotten Luck
This painting is inspired by the story of Lady Godiva in 11th century The story tells how Godiva begged her husband Earl Leofric to stop a heavy tax on the people of Coventry. Leofric said he would do this if Godiva rode naked through Coventry. She rode through…
Of course it's obvious that this story is not historically accurate
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