Knitting related art theft???

[BinkyKat]

In reading an MSN news article about Munch's "Scream" being recovered from art thieves, I read this:
"In Scotland in 2003, two men overpowered a tour guide and stole Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Madonna of the Yarnwinder,” worth an estimated $65 million. "

....I hope they catch the demons and punish them harshly!!! :!!!:
:rofl:

[Ingrid]

:roflhard: :roflhard:

[LOVES2Knit2011]

ok...... i just googled it and it has nothing to do with yarn or knitting so.... if u wannna see it here's the link : http://www.tamsquare.net/pictures/V/Leonardo-da-Vinci-Madonna-of-the-Yarnwinder.jpg


but it is kind of odd and rude!

[photogirl72]

what is the baby holding? Is that some kind of yarn winder or spindle maybe?

[LOVES2Knit2011]

i think it's a drop spindle i think :?? :?? :shrug: :shrug:

[BinkyKat]

You know... to me it looks like a NiddyNoddy for winding spun yarn into hanks...

[photogirl72]

If it is a niddyknoddy, that would explain the name of the painting then. Maybe?