Ivan the Terrible and his son Ivan, Friday Nov 17

It’s by far one of my favorite art pieces. I bring it up any chance I get. So if ever, today is the day.

Below is a painting inspired by the event, also started on a Friday like today. I really love it.

http://caffebeano.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/ivanterrible.jpg

In a fit of rage.Ivan the Terrible Czar of Russion strikes down his favorite son Ivan Jr. Which would later inspired Russian painter Ilya Yefimovich Repin to create a haunting scene depicted in ?Ivan the Terrible and his son Ivan? on Friday, November 16, 1581, 1870-1873 (Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow)

Historical Friday of the Day ? Nov 17

Beating your son to death with a stick is old Russian way.

Beating your son to death with a stick is old Russian way.