"Indeed, Vermeer’s mastery [...] long inspired Natkin. He even recalls licking the surface of a Vermeer painting during a visit to New York’s Frick Museum in 1959. Natkin’s literal attempt to “ingest” or “imbibe” Vermeer’s Technique was futile. Deeply disappointed by the unremarkably dry taste of the canvas..."

I'm mildly saddened that the experiment proved unrewarding, but wildly enamoured of the person who'd try it.

Anyone else licked anything interesting lately?

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