Tag Archives: 1600s

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.