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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:51, 31 January 2017 (UTC)

Botticelli Inferno

 * ... that the Map of Hell (pictured) by Botticelli is the subject of the film Botticelli Inferno? Source: Zeit Online Quote: Ein ganzer Film über eine dunkel kolorierte Zeichnung von gerade mal 30 auf 40 Zentimetern, jahrhundertealt – ist das nicht furchtbar trocken? (Translation by Google: A whole film about a darkly colored drawing of just 30 to 40 centimeters, centuries old - is not that terribly dry?)
 * Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/White-headed robin-chat

Created/expanded by Dr.K. (talk). Self-nominated at 23:33, 18 January 2017 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg This sounds neat, ! New enough (January 18), long enough (4,480 characters), neutral (though I might suggest cutting the line about the Ron Howard movie, which, as a fiction film, isn't necessarily expected to do a good job of showcasing anything factual and so the comparison between the two films seems ill-advised [you could, however, reference it not as a comparison but just include that the Ron Howard film also showcased the image]), well-cited throughout, no copyvio detected, hook is short enough, interesting, and cited to and in ref 5. QPQ done, image PD and used in article. I'd say it's good to go as is, but I'd also suggest possibly writing up an alternate hook that includes the info about the image's size; as the Zeit Online source says, a whole documentary based on a 30 by 40 cm image is a pretty unique thing! Bob Amnertiopsis ∴ChatMe! 20:55, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much Bobamnertiopsis for your review and your comments. As far as the dimensions being mentioned in the hook, Die Zeit gives a figure which is 30x40 cm while the actual dimensions are 32.5x47 cm. If we just say "approximately 30x40 cm" we may introduce a little too much discrepancy with the actual dimensions. Then we may lose the readers who use imperial units and don't understand centimetres. But if we include both sets of units, I think this detail will overpower the hook. So, although I can see the considerable merit of your suggestion, I would prefer if the dimensions were not included. Your second point regarding the comparison with Howard's film, Die Zeit mentions that "While in Ron Howard's Botticelli's Inferno only briefly lights up as a light projection on a wall of the room, one can marvel at the miracle in detail in Loops's documentary." I think this piece of information is verifiable and does not reflect in a POV way against either film. It just serves to highlight the great difference in scope of the two films and is actually informative this way. In any case, I welcome your further comments or suggestions. Best regards. Dr.   K.  22:19, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I also changed the sentence regarding Howard's film to tone down the comparison and make it more of a distinction between the two films. Dr.   K.  22:31, 19 January 2017 (UTC)