SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS – St John the Baptist – Leonardo da Vinci
SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS St John the Baptist Leonardo da Vinci 1513 – 1516 Louvre Museum The artist depicts the Baptist in solitude. He gazes at the viewer bearing…
SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS – Jesus drives out a demon
SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS Jesus drives out a demon 15th century Très Riches Heures We are in a Gothic synagogue. The people are astounded at Christ's teachings with authority.…
SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS – St Joseph and the Christ Child – Guido Reni
1638 - 1640 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston St Joseph steps out of the shadows into a mysterious light. In his arms, he beholds the glory of God-made…
SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS – Mary, Untier of Knots – Johann Georg Schmidtner
SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS Mary, Untier of Knots Johann Georg Schmidtner c. 1700 St Peter am Perlach, Germany The artist depicts a resplendent Mary suspended between heaven and earth.…