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Tag Archives: 1500s

Whatsoever Things Are… Worthy of Praise: God the Father

In this compelling composition Cristoforo Scacco uses traditional iconography to highlight God the Father’s creativity and sovereignty.

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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Just: St. Michael the Archangel and St. Agnes

 

In this rare painting by the artist, Colijn de Coter creates an exquisite, powerful image to highlight the wonder of the gospel.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Honorable: Ananias Restores Sight to Saul

 

Although much is written about the Apostle Paul, little is known of the courageous prophet who, at the Lord’s command, restored Paul’s sight.

 

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Procession to Calvary

Procession to Calvary

Polychrome Spanish, 1500s

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Jacopo Robusti (called Il Tintoretto): The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon

Following Titian’s death in 1576, Tintoretto became the leading artist in Venice.

Torah Scroll

Torah Scroll

15th century

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The High Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci

If Raphael’s paintings reflect the philosophic concepts and artistic tastes that shaped the time, Leonardo’s life and work highlight technical innovations that would take western art to a whole new level.