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Category Archives: Closer Look

Moses Ordaining Aaron and His Sons into the Priesthood, Benjamin West

This beautiful modello preserves the near final version of one of Benjamin West’s lost paintings.

 

To learn more about the entire series to which this study image belongs, visit here.

God’s Covenant with Noah, Unknown Roman

This work by an unknown 17th-century Italian painter beautifully unfolds the message of unmerited grace offered to mankind by a holy God.

The Adoration of the Shepherds, Pier Francesco Sacchi

In this lovely Adoration of the Shepherds we see one of the worshipers playing a musical instrument–an instrument used for village celebrations during the painter’s lifetime.

Pentecost: Vincente Juan Macip, called Juan de Juanes

While this artist’s paintings are well represented in Spain, rarely is he found outside his native country. M&G’s Pentecost is considered the finest example of Juan de Juanes’ work in America.

The Holy Family with St. John the Baptist: Michel Corneille, the Younger

In this beautifully tranquil scene, Michel Corneille includes a variety of traditional symbols highlighting Christ’s sacrifice for our sin.

Madonna and Child: Ambrosius Benson

In this lovely painting, Ambrosius Benson captures the innovative spirit of the Renaissance and Reformation painters.

Samson Slaying the Philistines: Orazio de’ Ferrari

Orazio de’ Ferrari skillfully captures one of the Old Testament’s most powerful stories.

The Triumph of Miriam: Luca Giordano

Luca Giordano, a child prodigy, would become one of the Baroque era’s most noted Neapolitan artist.  M&G has at least three of his works including The Triumph of Miriam.

Christ Teaching on the Mountain: Pieter Jan van Reysschoot

Flemish artist Pieter Jan van Reysschoot masterfully illustrates Christ’s use of creation to teach the multitudes about God’s compassionate character.

Eyre Crowe: Wittenberg, October 31, 1517

Victorian artist, Eyre Crowe does a masterful job of recreating that moment in the town of Wittenberg, Germany that set in motion the Protestant Reformation.