I Feel Exotic
The Aztecs said that Quetzalcoatl brought cacao to Earth from Paradise.
In the 18th century, chocolate was the preferred drink of Cardinals; they even served chocolate while electing a new Pope! In fact, chocolate was rumored to have disguised a poison that killed Pope Clement XIV in 1774.
Only the royalty consumed it in 18th Century France. Nice company and I can eat it with my eyes, my mind and my heart. Sweet thoughts!
This mixed Media on canvas was part of a series on the various myths and truths surrounding cacao/chocolate. The series was sponsored by Lindt Chocolates.
In the 18th century, chocolate was the preferred drink of Cardinals; they even served chocolate while electing a new Pope! In fact, chocolate was rumored to have disguised a poison that killed Pope Clement XIV in 1774.
Only the royalty consumed it in 18th Century France. Nice company and I can eat it with my eyes, my mind and my heart. Sweet thoughts!
This mixed Media on canvas was part of a series on the various myths and truths surrounding cacao/chocolate. The series was sponsored by Lindt Chocolates.