More News as Art: Berlusconi Edition

Two and a half years ago -- it seems like a century -- I noted the picture below on the front page of the New York Times and asked which Old Masters painting it brought most distinctly to mind.

A variety of great suggestions from readers can be found here.

Just now reader JY sends along a photo from the front page of the Montreal Gazette, with this explanation:

I recall you once had a great blog item/feature/observation about the Renaissance art qualities of a photo of Obama advisers. The sheer awesomeness of this photograph made me think of that post. And it's extra great because it comes from....Italy!

Indeed. Viva l'Italia. For another great golden-oldie from the Italian culture collection, see the "Musical Christmas treat" from two years ago.