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Category Archives: Easter-themed Works

Constantijn van Renesse (attr. to): Christ before Pilate

Few paintings exist by this Dutch master, and if this is his work, it is certainly one of his finest.

Picture Books of the Past: Unknown Dutch

Enjoy this series of segments highlighting Picture Books of the Past: Reading Old Master Paintings, a loan exhibition of 60+ works from the M&G collection. The exhibit has traveled to The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and the Orlando Museum of Art in Florida.

As this compelling 17th-century work by an unknown painter illustrates, the Dutch were especially adept at still life painting. (Following your video viewing click HERE to access the additional information provided on the exhibition’s text panels.)

Picture Books of the Past: Gustave Doré

Enjoy this series of segments highlighting Picture Books of the Past: Reading Old Master Paintings, a loan exhibition of 60+ works from the M&G collection. The exhibit has traveled to The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and the Orlando Museum of Art in Florida.

Gustave Doré was a prolific painter, illustrator, engraver, and sculptor. He published his first drawings at age 15 and went on to become the most sought-after illustrator of the mid-19th century.

Christ before Pilate: Master of St. Severin

This work is a merging of past and present, making it one of the most intriguing paintings in the exhibition.

The Risen Christ: Gerard David

Gerard David, the painter of this beautiful portrait, was one of the Netherlands most distinguished artists.

Whatsoever Things Are… Pure: Christ Blessing

Christ Blessing is an intriguing 19th-century image revealing the sovereignty of the risen Christ.

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider those things that are Lovely.

Whatsoever Things Are… Pure: The Risen Christ

 

This powerful image of our resurrected Lord is not only beautifully rendered but also replete with intriguing iconography.

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider what is Pure, referencing Christ as the Savior of the World.

Whatsoever Things Are… Just: Painted Crucifix

In this rare 14th-century painted Crucifix, Francesco di Vannuccio creates an anguished–yet tender–image of the crucified Christ.

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider what is Pure, referencing Christ’s power over sin, death, and Satan.

Whatsoever Things Are… Just: The Man of Sorrows

This compelling image by Albrecht Bouts is a study in contrasts. Here is profound suffering and utter calm, unbearable  agony and triumphant love.

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider what is Just, referencing Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice.

Whatsoever Things Are… Just: The Last Supper

The supper is the last intimate meal Christ will have with his disciples, and Cernotto beautifully captures the familiarity of the scene.

 

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider what is Just, referencing Christ’s sacrifice.