Lance Tapestries
Description: "Striking Vipers" is the first episode of the fifth series of the anthology series Black Mirror. It was written by Charlie Brooker and directed by Owen Harris. The episode first aired on Netflix, along with the rest of series five, on 5 June 2019. In the episode, a father and husband begins having virtual sex with his friend in a fighting game.
Description: Lance Parfum Rodo is a striking Art Nouveau poster designed by Alphonse Mucha in 1896 to advertise a perfume atomizer for the brand Rodo. The artwork features a graceful woman, her arm extended as she delicately sprays perfume, surrounded by Mucha’s signature floral motifs and swirling lines. The elegant design emphasizes the luxurious and refined nature of the product, while the soft pastel colors and intricate details highlight Mucha’s mastery in elevating commercial advertising to a form of fine art. This piece is a quintessential example of Belle Époque luxury and artistic flair.
Description: The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus, the Spear of Destiny, or the Holy Spear, is the lance that pierced the side of Jesus as he hung on the cross during his crucifixion. At least four major relics are claimed to be the Holy Lance or parts of it. This is an illustration of the Holy Lance displayed in the Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria.
