the meaning of ligna serpentina and the meaning of valerium in 15th century art

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Request for Question Clarification by scriptor-ga on 04 Oct 2004 17:49 PDT

Dear jtrov,

Concerning the first part of your question, I assume that what you
mean is actially the "linea serpentina", or serpentine line. What
exactly do you want to know about it?
And as for the second part: Could you please elaborate that? What
context are you referring to in connection with the term "valerium"?

Regards,
Scriptor

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Clarification of Question by jtrov-ga on 04 Oct 2004 18:52 PDT

For the first part of the question, im not really sure what i want.  i
need a definition for ligna serpentina.  The only thing i have that
could clarify it is a sentance i have out of the study guide.  It is
regarding the picture Madonna with the Long Neck by Parmigianino, and
says "The cool , idealized, aristocratic figures are now distorted to
the limit and the very fluid modeling augments the ligna serpentina
and the picture's surface.  For the second part of the question, i
again need a definition for valerium.  i have another sentance out of
the study guide regarding the picture The Burial of count Orgaz by El
Greco.  The sentance says The Burial of Count Orgaz is a valerium
placed directly above the count's actual tomb.  I hope this clarifies
the questions for you. Thank You