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Tag Archives: 1600s

Sébastien Bourdon

Hiding of Moses

Sébastien Bourdon

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Giovanni Coli and Filippo Gherardi

Christ and the Syrophoenician Woman

Giovanni Coli and Filippo Gherardi

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Whatsoever Things Are… Excellent: Mary Magdalene Turning from the World to Christ

 

Mary Magdalene is one of the most intriguing figures in Scripture, and her life story is as apropos today as it was when it was first recorded in Scripture.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Commendable: The Tribulation of Job

Although an ancient text, the message in the book of Job resonates as powerfully today as it did centuries ago.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Commendable: Christ and the Roman Centurion

French Baroque painter, Jean Baptiste Jouvenet, enjoyed a remarkable career—not just because of his talent, education, and opportunities, but also because of his tenacity. This remarkable work is a testament to all the painter’s personal qualities.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Lovely: Christ Healing the Blind Man

Dutch artist Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem’s scene is a beautiful reminder of  Christ’s messianic mission–to open the eyes of the blind.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Lovely: The Heavenly Shepherd

 

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo is known for his warm, compelling portraits of children. In this work, he combines that warmth with Christian symbols and in so doing, he creates a portrait that highlights not only Christ’s innocence but also His sovereignty.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Just: Triumphal Entry

Just days before His crucifixion, Christ enters Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover and is greeted by throngs of admirers. Turchi vividly captures this triumphant moment.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… True: Christ and the Samaritan Woman

Christ’s conversation with the Samaritan woman reveals our Lord’s compassion for those on the “fringe of society.” Abraham Bloemaert’s rendering captures not only the compassion but also the reverence of the scene.

 

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Rembrandt van Rijn (school of): Head of Christ

In this moving work we see combined two of Rembrandt’s favorite subjects: portraiture and biblical history.