a world famous artist

[The MIp]

There was a world famous artist visiting Rome painting
landscapes and portraits.  A duke requested an audience,
which was granted.  The duke said, "Sir, I will give you a
thousand ducats to paint my mistress in the nude."

The artist stated that he did not do that type of work as
his moral standards would not allow it.

The duke returned a week later and said, "Sir, I know that
you are an honorable man but my mistress is very impressed
with your work.  I will give you five thousand ducats if you
will paint her while nude."

Once again the artist refused stating his moral code as an
excuse.  A month later the duke returned and said,"Sir I
will give you ten thousand ducats to paint my mistress in
the nude."

The artist thought for a while and said, "Come back tomorrow
and I will give you my answer.

The duke arrived bright and early the following day.  He
eagerly repeated his offer of ten thousand ducats to paint
his mistress in the nude.

The artist agreed to take on the commission, but with one
condition.  "My wife gave me permission to paint your
mistress nude but..."

"Yes, yes?" asked the duke.

"Because of my arthritis, I must keep my socks on."

 

 

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