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Natural Light by Julian Bell review the forgotten German artist who inspired Rembrandt and Ruben

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With Adam Elsheimer’s Aurora (c1606), writes Bell, ‘the possibilities for landscape… take an unfamiliar turn’. Photograph: AlamyWith Adam Elsheimer’s Aurora (c1606), writes Bell, ‘the possibilities for landscape… take an unfamiliar turn’. Photograph: AlamyBook of the dayArt and design booksReviewThis engrossing history explains why the extraordinary – and tiny – paintings of Adam Elsheimer, who died in poverty in 1610 aged only 32, were revolutionary At the start of this marvellous, engrossing and illuminating study, Julian Bell poses a simple question, one that will recur throughout the book: “What is nature? Read More...

US and Somali forces kill al-Shabaab commander with $10m bounty on head | Al-Shabaab

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Al-Shabaab This article is more than 1 month oldUS and Somali forces kill al-Shabaab commander with $10m bounty on headThis article is more than 1 month oldMaalim Ayman was wanted over attack on airbase in Kenya in 2020 in which three Americans died Somali troops and US forces have killed a senior commander of the al-Shabaab militant group who had a $10m bounty on his head over an attack that left three Americans dead. Read More...

Dallas Cowboy Joseph Randle arrested for stealing 'cologne and underwear' | Dallas Cowboys

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Joseph Randle carries the ball for the Dallas Cowboys against the Houston Texans. Photograph: Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesJoseph Randle carries the ball for the Dallas Cowboys against the Houston Texans. Photograph: Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesDallas Cowboys This article is more than 9 years oldDallas Cowboy Joseph Randle arrested for stealing 'cologne and underwear'This article is more than 9 years oldRandle charged with Class B misdemeanourRunning back will earn $495,000 this seasonCame day after Cowboys 30-23 win at SeattleIt has been reported that the Dallas Cowboy Joseph Randle was arrested on Monday night for shoplifting. Read More...